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TSO 317R

1977 Datsun 120Y

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 317R
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,622 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 79,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced poor earth (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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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TSO 317R 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 TSO 317R, 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 TSO 317R registered?

TSO 317R is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 18 April 1977.

Is TSO 317R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSO 317R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSO 317R have outstanding finance?

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