1972 Datsun 240Z 2.4L Petrol · FRU 529L
1972 Datsun 240Z (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1972. Recorded mileage 80,922 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- DATSUN 240Z
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 2393cc
FRU 529L Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2021
- 80,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Datsun Datsun 240Z / 260Z
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FRU 529L Mileage History
- 27/05/200678,560 mi
- 21/06/200779,596 mi+1,036 mi
- 21/05/200879,640 mi+44 mi
- 18/08/201079,725 mi+85 mi
- 27/06/201279,749 mi+24 mi
- 04/06/201879,792 mi+43 mi
- 30/05/201980,360 mi+568 mi
- 06/06/202080,689 mi+329 mi
- 19/07/202180,922 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 156 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
FRU 529L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Datsun 240Z (FRU 529L) between May 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: DATSUN 240Z
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Corrosion (Rust)(Serious)
The S30 chassis has many hidden box sections where moisture traps and eats the metal from the inside out. Frame rails, battery trays, and floor pans are the most common failure points.
- Overheating & Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Older L24/L26 engines can suffer from silt buildup in the radiator or blocked coolant passages in the block, leading to localized overheating and warped heads.
- Carburetor & Fuel System Issues(Moderate)
The Hitachi-SU carburettors require regular maintenance and adjustment. Worn needles, vacuum leaks and gummed-up passages cause flat spots, poor idle and hesitation. Parts are hard to source, with many owners converting to Webers.
- Wiring Loom Degradation(Moderate)
After 45+ years, the original wiring loom becomes brittle. Corroded fuse connections, cracked insulation and perished earth straps cause intermittent electrical faults throughout the car.
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