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E178 DJM

1987 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan D2194,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 DJM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 128,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 128,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 137,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 137,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 124,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 124,356 miles

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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E178 DJM is a 1987 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E178 DJM, 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.

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What year was E178 DJM registered?

E178 DJM is a 1987 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E178 DJM safe to buy?

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