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F445 DYC

1988 Nissan D21

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

143,775 mi
Last recorded143,775 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 DYC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 143,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 137,985 miles

advise both lower swivel joint rubbers split

advise both rear light lenses temp repair

advise bull bar loose at o/s lower mounting

advise corrosion in rear body

advise exhaust centre section slight blow

advise n/s cv boot perished

advise n/s mirror cracked

advise o/s/f anti roll bush perished

advise petrol flap does not lock

advise propshaft centre bearing slight play

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight lift in n/s lower swivel joint

advise transfer box front oil seal leaking

advose o/s/f bump stop and both rear missing

Fail 9 Jan 2007 137,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both lower swivel joint rubbers split

advise both rear light lenses damaged

advise bull bar loose at o/s lower mounting

advise corrosion in rear body

advise exhaust centre section slight blow

advise n/s c/v boot perished

advise n/s mirror cracked

advise o/s/f anti roll bar bush perished

advise o/s/f bump stop and both rear missing

advise petrol flap does not lock

advise propshaft centre bearing slight play

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight lift in n/s lower swivel joint

advise transfer box front oil seal slight leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 131,635 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 131,635 miles

Centre Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

spare tyre defective

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F445 DYC is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F445 DYC, 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.

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What year was F445 DYC registered?

F445 DYC is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is F445 DYC safe to buy?

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