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D217 FVF

1986 Nissan D21

Silver Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,370 mi
Last recorded120,370 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Nissan D2196,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 FVF
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 120,370 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 119,917 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 119,866 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

2/ nearside headlamp comes on with sidelights

3/handbrake cable insecure

body coroded where mounts to chassis but n ot considered excessive.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 104,737 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 104,726 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all road wheels protruding from sides of vehicle

all steel brake pipes coroded

front bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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D217 FVF is a 1986 Nissan D21 in Silver with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 96,944 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 Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D217 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D217 FVF registered?

D217 FVF is a 1986 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D217 FVF safe to buy?

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