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TPN 384S

1977 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPN 384S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise very close to limits (3.5.1g)

steering system has slight free play at steering wheel

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,595 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,204 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 89,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 72,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 58,592 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 52,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,582 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,253 miles

both inner and outer sills appear weak.

o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm, bushes worn.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

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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TPN 384S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPN 384S, 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 TPN 384S registered?

TPN 384S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TPN 384S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPN 384S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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