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OBC 344M

1973 Datsun 120Y

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 344M
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 64,713 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 64,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 63,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 63,189 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OBC 344M is a 1973 Datsun 120Y in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBC 344M, 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 53 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBC 344M registered?

OBC 344M is a 1973 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 9 October 1973.

Is OBC 344M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBC 344M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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