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F348 SMO

1989 Nissan D21

Red Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,744 mi
Last recorded106,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF348 SMO
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,744 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,280 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,170 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 87,023 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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F348 SMO is a 1989 Nissan D21 in Red with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F348 SMO, 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 F348 SMO registered?

F348 SMO is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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