1974 Datsun 260Z 2.6L Petrol · VMR 516M
1974 Datsun 260Z (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1974. Recorded mileage 99,367 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- DATSUN 260Z
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VMR 516M Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2023
- 99,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VMR 516M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Datsun 260Z (VMR 516M) between April 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Fuel hose leaking At pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
VMR 516M Mileage History
- 26/04/202399,356 mi
- 31/05/202399,367 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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