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AMJ 228S

1978 Datsun 120Y

Brown Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 228S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,700 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 51,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,409 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad becoming low

slight movement in steering box

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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AMJ 228S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Brown with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AMJ 228S, 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 AMJ 228S registered?

AMJ 228S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is AMJ 228S safe to buy?

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