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RFT 733S

1977 Datsun 120Y

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,444 mi
Last recorded49,444 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFT 733S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,444 miles

ALL SHOCKERS HEAVERLY GREASED DIFFICULT TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.STRUCTURE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS IN THE PAST.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 49,441 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ALL SHOCKERS HEAVERLY GREASED DIFFICULT TO CHECK †FLUID LEAKS †BODY AND STRUCTURE CORROSION IN GENERAL †EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO VEHICLE

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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RFT 733S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RFT 733S, 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 RFT 733S registered?

RFT 733S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 15 August 1977.

Is RFT 733S safe to buy?

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