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F161 VAD

1989 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,582 mi
Last recorded135,582 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 VAD
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 135,582 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 135,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 134,238 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 134,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F161 VAD is a 1989 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 1989 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,943 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 F161 VAD, 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 37 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F161 VAD registered?

F161 VAD is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F161 VAD safe to buy?

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