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E972 JPA

1988 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,799 mi
Last recorded197,799 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE972 JPA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 197,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 191,792 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion present on both chassis.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion present over vehicle body.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

front lower panel heavyly corroded.

n/s/f door corroded and holed.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 187,260 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 187,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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E972 JPA is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E972 JPA, 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 E972 JPA registered?

E972 JPA is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E972 JPA safe to buy?

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