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D283 RTA

1987 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,107 mi
Last recorded126,107 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Nissan D2194,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD283 RTA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 126,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 126,107 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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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D283 RTA is a 1987 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 94,756 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 D283 RTA, 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 39 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 D283 RTA registered?

D283 RTA is a 1987 Nissan D21, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D283 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D283 RTA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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