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NBD 124P

1976 Datsun 120Y

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,966 mi
Last recorded63,966 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Datsun 120Y52,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBD 124P
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 63,966 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 63,938 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,835 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2015 63,705 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 63,438 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 63,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,377 miles

front discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 13 May 2011 61,824 miles

foot brake travel requires attention

Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,481 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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NBD 124P is a 1976 Datsun 120Y in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NBD 124P, 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 NBD 124P registered?

NBD 124P is a 1976 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 11 March 1976.

Is NBD 124P safe to buy?

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