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D698 XEW

1986 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,243 mi
Last recorded165,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Nissan D2196,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD698 XEW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 165,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 158,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 96,944 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 96,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 94,056 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 91,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 91,747 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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D698 XEW is a 1986 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D698 XEW, 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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D698 XEW is a 1986 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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