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PME 963R

1977 Datsun 120Y

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Datsun 120Y48,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPME 963R
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,399 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,927 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall is slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 51,751 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corode

o/s/f brake slight binding

tyres stretched on rims (x4)

both track rod ends c;ose to body/chassis on full lock

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,762 miles

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

front number plate cracked

increct tyre size on rims

n/s/f lower ege on wheel arch rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2012 48,249 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PME 963R is a 1977 Datsun 120Y in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PME 963R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PME 963R registered?

PME 963R is a 1977 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 5 March 1977.

Is PME 963R safe to buy?

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