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GYJ 409N

1975 Datsun 120Y

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,660 mi
Last recorded34,660 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1975 Datsun 120Y67,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYJ 409N
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,660 miles

Bonnet bent: difficult to open

Bonnet stay insecure

Both front wings: Upper seams corroded and holed. Some of which is withing 30cm of front suspension top mounts

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F floorpan corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer sill to both sides previous repairs corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2010 34,647 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Sill corroded and holed

Bonnet bent: difficult to open

Bonnet stay insecure

Both front wings: Upper seams corroded and holed. Some of which is withing 30cm of front suspension top mounts

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F floorpan corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer sill to both sides previous repairs corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

door and wings corrodid

Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

door and wings corrodid

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,461 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,461 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,013 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 28,013 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,708 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 24,708 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GYJ 409N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Datsun 120Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,044 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 GYJ 409N, 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 51 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYJ 409N registered?

GYJ 409N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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