These are issues documented for the Datsun Go+ in general - things to check for, not a diagnosis of any particular car. Whether a specific car has one depends on its age, mileage, service history and how it was used.
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Safety · severity: High in consequence in the event of a frontal or side collision: Global NCAP rated the bodyshell itself as unstable, recorded poor chest protection for the driver (high steering-wheel compression) and marginal protection for the front passenger, and noted no airbag at all is fitted on the passenger side. The tested unit also lacked ABS, seatbelt pretensioners, and Isofix child-seat anchors. · confidence: 80/100 · 4 cited sources
Applies to: 1.2L HR12DE (naturally aspirated, inline-3 DOHC, shared with Nissan Micra/March K13) - not every engine this model has been sold with
ⓘ Not yet individually classified
Symptoms to watch for
No physical symptom detectable by a buyer on inspection or test drive - this is a structural/specification finding, not a malfunction
Can only be confirmed by checking whether the specific unit has ABS (check for the warning light/logo on the dash or brake pedal behaviour under hard braking - pumping rather than a held pulse indicates no ABS), and by counting airbag covers (driver-side steering wheel only, versus also a passenger-side dash airbag on units that may have been fitted with one)
What To Check
Not detectable by normal driving. Requires a specific visual/physical check (airbag count, ABS behaviour under hard braking, presence of Isofix anchors) rather than assessment via drivability, noise, or general condition.
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Estimated Service Costs
Major service
R 2,550
Annual upkeep
R 3,050
Brake job (pads/discs)
R 2,900
Filter kit
R 650
Estimate only. No dedicated South African service-cost figure was found for this exact model. Based on the Renault Kwid, a comparable budget model. Treat these numbers as a rough guide and get a direct quote.
This guide summarises documented, sourced findings for the Datsun Go+ generally. It is not an assessment of any specific vehicle - mileage, service history and condition vary by example. A full AutoLytiQs™ report checks a specific listing for sale against this data plus a live South African market valuation, to tell you whether that exact vehicle is a good buy.
