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ODJ 12R

1976 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,643 mi
Last recorded18,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 Datsun 120Y52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODJ 12R
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1976
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 19,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 186,437 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2008 117,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 6,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ODJ 12R is a 1976 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODJ 12R, 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.

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What year was ODJ 12R registered?

ODJ 12R is a 1976 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 5 August 1976.

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The MOT history for ODJ 12R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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