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WBC 383S

1978 Datsun 120Y

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,187 mi
Last recorded37,187 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBC 383S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 37,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 37,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,888 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 36,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,753 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,359 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 36,537 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 35,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 35,747 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 35,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 35,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 28,621 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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WBC 383S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 Datsun 120Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 47,240 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 WBC 383S, 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 48 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBC 383S registered?

WBC 383S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is WBC 383S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBC 383S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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