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E270 VDV

1987 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,908 mi
Last recorded216,908 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan D2194,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 VDV
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 216,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 211,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 210,565 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 210,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 209,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 209,042 miles

Advanced corrosion in rear leaf spring clamp top caps - both sides

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Surface corrosion evident on chassis in places

Pass 3 Sep 2020 208,350 miles

Both rear outer brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 207,579 miles

Centre exhaust bracket/clamp slightly loose & rattling

Front panel rusted through close to front body mountings

advanced small patch of corrosion n/s/r inner chassis rail

lower rear of cab area rusted through

power steering box pipework corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 206,849 miles

Offside Front lower front panel by lights rusted through

PAS pipes rusty on steering box

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2017 205,329 miles

Offside Front inner sill rusted through close to body mounting

Offside Rear inner sill heavily corroded

corrosion patches on both front inner wings/wheel arch areas

rear load bay fixing brackets very rusty

slight blow no 1 injector

surface rust n/s outer sill

surface rust on chassis rails

Pass 18 Aug 2016 202,528 miles

corrosion patches on outer sills

rust on o/s inner sills close to body mountings

surface rust on chassis rails

Pass 26 Aug 2015 201,390 miles

minor damage/repair o/s/r lamp cluster

surface rust under body/chassis

surface rust under wheel arches - battery tray area rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2015 201,380 miles

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

minor damage/repair o/s/r lamp cluster

surface rust under body/chassis

surface rust under wheel arches - battery tray area rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2014 199,536 miles

crack in o/s/r lamp

fuel pipes corroded

minor fluffing os/f seat bely webbing

o/s/f body mounting area corroded

o/s/r bodymounting area corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 197,102 miles

both front flexy brakepipe metal sections corroded

crack in o/s/r lamp cluster

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cables close to leaf springs

n/s/ dim/dip not working

n/s/f lower suspensionarm rear bush mounting plate deteriorated

n/s/r shocker bushes perished

rear exhaust clamps very rusty

slight fluffing o/s seat belt webbing

surface rust under load bay

Pass 13 Aug 2012 195,118 miles

advanced corrosion n/s/f body mounting area/inner sill

dim/dip not working on n/s/f

front to rear fuel pipes rusty-tank area

load bed cross braces corroded

main beam telltale comes on with sidelights

o/s/f body mounting area corroded

o/s/r inner sill rusty

rust patches on both outer sills

slight clutch release bearing noise

surface rust on both chassislegs

surface rust on both front flexy brake hose pipe sections

Pass 4 Aug 2011 192,948 miles

dim dip not working in n/s headlight

main beam warning light comes on when sidelights on

surface rust on both chassis legs front & rear

surface rust on front flexy brake hose pipe sections

Pass 16 Aug 2010 190,705 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r hand brake cable fouling leaf spring

o/s/r shocker damp

surface rust on chassis & innerwheel arches

surface rust patches on brake pipes

Fail 3 Aug 2010 190,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r hand brake cable fouling leaf spring

o/s/r shocker damp

surface rust on chassis & innerwheel arches

surface rust patches on brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2009 188,499 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim beam definition weak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 188,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f headlamp aim beam definition weak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 186,767 miles

emissions erattic

headlamp beam definitions weak

intermittent fault with head light switch

o/s/r light lens cracked

surface corrosion on n/s/f inner sill area

Pass 24 Jul 2007 185,346 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 185,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 182,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 182,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 180,043 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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E270 VDV is a 1987 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E270 VDV, 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 E270 VDV registered?

E270 VDV is a 1987 Nissan D21, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E270 VDV safe to buy?

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