1973 DATSUN 240Z2.4L PETROL

The most recent MOT entry on record dates back to April 2011, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded at 55,944 miles. You must treat this vehicle as having no current safety certification, as this record is now fifteen years old and the vehicle has likely been exempt from mandatory testing for some time due to its age. The limited history shows a stable mechanical condition in the past, with zero defects noted in both 2009 and 2011. However, the long absence of testing records makes the current trend difficult to assess, and the risk of hidden deterioration is significant. A car of this vintage that has not been regularly inspected is highly likely to have developed safety issues through storage and ageing alone. The mileage is exceptionally low, averaging roughly 1,056 miles per year over its 53-year life. The odometer barely moved between the 2009 and 2011 tests, covering just one mile in nearly two years, which strongly suggests the vehicle has spent long periods standing still. While this limits mechanical wear, it often causes more damage to rubber, fluids, and bearings than regular use would. You should inspect the vehicle primarily for the effects of long-term inactivity. Check the tyres for perishing or flat spots, and examine all rubber hoses and suspension bushes for cracks.