MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexi (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexi (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted slight chaffing on shocker (3.6.B.4c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
tracking
wipers smearing slightly
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
tracking
wipers smearing slightly
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Datsun 120Y?
Based on 546 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JDK 281N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 JDK 281N, 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 JDK 281N registered?
JDK 281N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 18 June 1975.
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