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AKX 623S

1978 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,566 mi
Last recorded67,566 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 623S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 67,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,504 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,096 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside floors (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 606,233 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 60,482 miles

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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside inner and outer track rod end rubbers slightly split

Pass 12 May 2011 60,216 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Datsun 120Y?

Based on 546 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
525
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
brake binding 25
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AKX 623S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1978 Datsun 120Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 47,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Datsun 120Y fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKX 623S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Datsun 120Y typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKX 623S registered?

AKX 623S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is AKX 623S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKX 623S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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