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JFG 443N

1975 Datsun 120Y

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,358 mi
Last recorded55,358 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Datsun 120Y67,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFG 443N
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,358 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,810 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount broken but system secure

slight perishing to all rubber suspension bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,925 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,769 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,769 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JFG 443N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFG 443N, 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 JFG 443N registered?

JFG 443N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 July 1975.

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