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1973 Datsun 240Z 2.4L Petrol · SPL 820M

SPL 820M

1973 Datsun 240Z (2.4L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1973. Recorded mileage 99,545 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.

Make & Model
DATSUN 240Z
Year / Origin
1973 · Dundee
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2026)
Recorded Mileage
99,545 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1973
Engine
2393cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT from July 2025 shows a pass with no defects recorded. This indicates the vehicle was considered roadworthy at the time of its last inspection. The mechanical trend for this vehicle is exceptionally stable. Over the last five years of recorded MOT history, the car has passed every single test without a single defect being noted. There is no evidence of a pattern of failure or any deteriorating condition in the provided data. The recorded mileage of 99,545 is very low for a 53-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,878 miles per year. This suggests the car has seen very light use or has spent significant periods stationary. While this low mileage implies less wear on the drivetrain and mechanical components, such low usage can sometimes lead to the degradation of parts that require regular movement to stay supple. Because the MOT history is entirely clean, you should focus your in-person inspection on age-related maintenance rather than mechanical failure. Check the condition of rubber hoses, seals, and belts, and look for any signs of fluid leaks or corrosion that may have developed due to the vehicle being under-used.

SPL 820M Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
  • 99,545 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

SPL 820M Mileage History

  1. 21/07/202296,272 mi
  2. 24/07/202397,254 mi+982 mi
  3. 26/07/202498,423 mi+1,169 mi
  4. 18/07/202599,545 mi+1,122 mi

Average of roughly 1,094 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

SPL 820M MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Datsun 240Z (SPL 820M) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY