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E697 VKL

1987 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan D2194,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 VKL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,190 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 90,184 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 88,242 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 88,242 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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E697 VKL is a 1987 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E697 VKL, 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 E697 VKL registered?

E697 VKL is a 1987 Nissan D21, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E697 VKL safe to buy?

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