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SBX 461S

1978 Datsun 120Y

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,450 mi
Last recorded24,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBX 461S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 24,450 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 24,449 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 May 2014 23,427 miles

front brakes binging

rust on rear springs

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,707 miles

brakes binding

rust on front chassis

rust on rear springs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,198 miles

rear brake balance

rear spring bushes

rust on front chassis

Fail 11 Jun 2010 22,198 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake balance

rear spring bushes

rust on front chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,832 miles

bind on front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,784 miles

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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SBX 461S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SBX 461S, 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 SBX 461S registered?

SBX 461S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is SBX 461S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBX 461S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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