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E870 NRN

1988 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,949 mi
Last recorded156,949 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 NRN
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 156,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear chassie corroded

front and rear floors corroded

varous bushes front and rear split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 156,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

varous corrosion front and rear underfloor

Pass 1 Feb 2010 156,845 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 156,820 miles

extensive welding front and rear

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding to inner sills and chassie

Pass 30 Jan 2007 156,208 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 156,208 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 156,109 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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E870 NRN is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E870 NRN, 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 E870 NRN registered?

E870 NRN is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E870 NRN safe to buy?

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