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VAT 312S

1977 Datsun 120Y

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,152 mi
Last recorded50,152 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAT 312S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 50,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,152 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hitting body

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2006 50,152 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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VAT 312S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAT 312S, 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 VAT 312S registered?

VAT 312S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is VAT 312S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAT 312S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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