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1978 Datsun 260Z 2+2 2.6L Petrol · YYC 40S

YYC 40S

1978 Datsun 260Z 2+2 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 02/05/1978. Recorded mileage 37,430 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
DATSUN 260Z 2+2
Year / Origin
1978 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
37,430 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
2565cc

YYC 40S Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
  • 37,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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YYC 40S Mileage History

  1. 03/08/202336,315 mi
  2. 19/08/202436,507 mi+192 mi
  3. 01/09/202537,430 mi+923 mi
  4. 01/09/202537,430 mi

Average of roughly 536 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YYC 40S MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 10:02
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 1978 Datsun 260Z 2+2 (YYC 40S) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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