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E852 BYJ

1987 Nissan D21

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,821 mi
Last recorded131,821 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan D2194,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 BYJ
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 131,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

There is corrosion to the rear body and it is in very poor condition,this vehicle is very near the end of its life.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear dampers are worn and will need replacement very soon

steel brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 127,413 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 127,412 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,022 miles

chassis ccovered in underseal

Fail 1 Mar 2007 119,020 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chassis covered in mud

corrosion to bodywork

crossion to chassis

engine smoking

osf washer poor

slight playin nsf wheel bearing

suspensaion mounts corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 116,059 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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E852 BYJ is a 1987 Nissan D21 in Black 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 E852 BYJ, 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 E852 BYJ registered?

E852 BYJ is a 1987 Nissan D21, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E852 BYJ safe to buy?

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