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NBE 886R

1977 Datsun 120Y

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,263 mi
Last recorded95,263 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBE 886R
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,263 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust center fouling floor

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,643 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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NBE 886R is a 1977 Datsun 120Y in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Datsun 120Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 48,955 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 NBE 886R, 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 49 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBE 886R registered?

NBE 886R is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 22 April 1977.

Is NBE 886R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBE 886R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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