MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,450 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
front brakes binging
rust on rear springs
brakes binding
rust on front chassis
rust on rear springs
rear brake balance
rear spring bushes
rust on front chassis
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
bind on front brakes
How Reliable is the Datsun 120Y?
Based on 546 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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