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E289 KNR

1988 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,394 mi
Last recorded53,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 KNR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,394 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 53,375 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,656 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,101 miles

Propshaft component defective

offside front corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,097 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

offside front corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2009 41,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 27,688 miles

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

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

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

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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E289 KNR is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E289 KNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E289 KNR registered?

E289 KNR is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E289 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 KNR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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