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PWT 738R

1976 Datsun 120Y

Maroon Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,996 mi
Last recorded52,996 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Datsun 120Y52,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWT 738R
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,996 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under vehicle has been undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 52,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,084 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2008 52,079 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,379 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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PWT 738R is a 1976 Datsun 120Y in Maroon with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PWT 738R, 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 PWT 738R registered?

PWT 738R is a 1976 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is PWT 738R safe to buy?

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