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DYA 251T

1978 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,407 mi
Last recorded24,407 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 251T
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 24,407 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 23,403 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 22,923 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 22,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,839 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 21,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 21,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper not secure

Pass 29 May 2006 11,529 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 11,512 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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DYA 251T is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DYA 251T, 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 DYA 251T registered?

DYA 251T is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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