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JHU 426P

1975 Datsun 120Y

Gold Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1975 Datsun 120Y67,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHU 426P
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 74,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,659 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,040 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 72,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,575 miles

advise slight bad earth both rear light units advise corrosion osfront inner wing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

passanger seat has a slightly insecure rear

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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JHU 426P is a 1975 Datsun 120Y in Gold with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JHU 426P, 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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JHU 426P is a 1975 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 September 1975.

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