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LYK 783P

1976 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Datsun 120Y52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYK 783P
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1976
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubbers perished

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,556 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,552 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,552 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 39,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front foot panel corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,108 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,108 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LYK 783P is a 1976 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Datsun 120Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 52,084 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 LYK 783P, 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 50 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYK 783P registered?

LYK 783P is a 1976 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 7 January 1976.

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The MOT history for LYK 783P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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