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E209 SBO

1988 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,406 mi
Last recorded147,406 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 SBO
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 147,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 147,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 142,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 142,652 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E209 SBO is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,673 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 E209 SBO, 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 38 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E209 SBO registered?

E209 SBO is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E209 SBO safe to buy?

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