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VBL 36S

1978 Datsun 120Y

Brown Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,022 mi
Last recorded7,022 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Datsun 120Y47,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 36S
MakeDatsun
Model120Y
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 5,684 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 4,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 549 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 549 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

spare tyre defective

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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VBL 36S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y in Brown with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBL 36S, 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 VBL 36S registered?

VBL 36S is a 1978 Datsun 120Y, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is VBL 36S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBL 36S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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