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RDV 86R

1976 Datsun 120Y

Turquoise Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,237 mi
Last recorded92,237 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Datsun 120Y52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 86R
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1976
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,082 miles

this type of ball joints dont have full sealed dust covers they are old fashioned grease

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,080 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover missing 2 joints (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover missing 2 joints (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

unable to open boot

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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RDV 86R is a 1976 Datsun 120Y in Turquoise with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 Datsun 120Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 52,084 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 RDV 86R, 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 50 years old, this Datsun 120Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDV 86R registered?

RDV 86R is a 1976 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is RDV 86R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 86R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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