MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of VBL 36S?
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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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