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VDG 273S

1977 Datsun 120Y

Brown Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,686 mi
Last recorded48,686 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDG 273S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,686 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,686 miles

all steering components corroded

all suspension components corroded

small hole in near-side front repeater lens

various previous weld repairs under car are undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,686 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

all steering components corroded

all suspension components corroded

small hole in near-side front repeater lens

various previous weld repairs under car are undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,687 miles

Corrosion on rear arches

Diff oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion around various body mounts/ seam joints

Slight corrosion on both inner/outer sills

Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Corrosion on rear arches

Diff oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion around various body mounts/ seam joints

Slight corrosion on both inner/outer sills

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,239 miles

Both front sills corroded

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Slight corrosion around various body mounts/ seam joints

Fail 9 Jun 2012 46,238 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front sills corroded

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Slight corrosion around various body mounts/ seam joints

Pass 19 May 2011 39,771 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 39,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 33,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 33,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,921 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 27,921 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,122 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

o/s rear tyre perished

slight wear in n/s steering idler

Fail 1 May 2008 26,122 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

corrosion on front brake discs

o/s rear tyre perished

slight wear in n/s steering idler

Pass 5 May 2006 26,108 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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VDG 273S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y in Brown with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VDG 273S, 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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VDG 273S is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 14 September 1977.

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