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JLG 359N

1975 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,314 mi
Last recorded40,314 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1975 Datsun 120Y67,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 359N
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1975
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,314 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,299 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven offside low

Fail 14 Jul 2011 40,298 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,085 miles

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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JLG 359N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLG 359N, 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 JLG 359N registered?

JLG 359N is a 1975 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JLG 359N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLG 359N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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