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XRA 73S

1978 Datsun 120Y

Brown Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,018 mi
Last recorded57,018 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 73S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,018 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 56,575 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Chassis rusty

Front inner arches rusty

Front inner arches rusty

all steering joint rubbers deteriorating

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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XRA 73S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Brown with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XRA 73S, 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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How do I check the history of XRA 73S?

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What year was XRA 73S registered?

XRA 73S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is XRA 73S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRA 73S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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