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1973 Datsun 240Z 2.4L Petrol · TFB 3M

TFB 3M

1973 Datsun 240Z (2.4L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1973. Recorded mileage 99,909 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
DATSUN 240Z
Year / Origin
1973
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
99,909 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1973
Engine
2393cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 1973 Datsun 240Z has a remarkably clean MOT history. It has passed every single test since at least 2021 with zero defects, advisories, or failures recorded. The most recent test in July 2025 at 99,909 miles shows no issues whatsoever, which is an excellent sign for a vehicle of this age. The mechanical condition trend appears stable and well-maintained. With five consecutive clean passes, there is no evidence of worsening rust, suspension wear, or brake deterioration. This pattern strongly suggests the car has been carefully stored and regularly maintained rather than used as a daily driver or left to degrade. The mileage is very low for a 53-year-old car, averaging only about 1,885 miles per year. This is far below typical use and indicates the car has likely spent long periods in storage or been used only occasionally. While low mileage can preserve the engine and body, it also raises the risk of deteriorated seals, perished rubber components, and stale fluids from lack of regular use. The consistent passing of MOTs suggests these issues have been addressed, but a buyer should still be cautious about hidden age-related problems that do not show up on a static test.

TFB 3M Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
  • 99,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ 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.

TFB 3M Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202299,338 mi
  2. 22/04/202399,643 mi+305 mi
  3. 24/04/202499,691 mi+48 mi
  4. 05/07/202599,909 mi+218 mi

Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

TFB 3M MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Datsun 240Z (TFB 3M) between April 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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