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CBF 204T

1978 Datsun 120Y

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,061 mi
Last recorded52,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBF 204T
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,061 miles

Under body Covered in sealant

Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under body Covered in sealant

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,236 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under car slighly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,801 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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CBF 204T is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CBF 204T, 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.

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What year was CBF 204T registered?

CBF 204T is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is CBF 204T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBF 204T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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