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F55 PPU

1989 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,971 mi
Last recorded116,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 PPU
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 116,971 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise rear brakes are slightly out of balance

Pass 25 Jan 2010 116,971 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise rear brakes are slightly out of balance

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,589 miles

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

play in steering drop arm ball joint

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 27 Nov 2007 113,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,108 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Nov 2006 110,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternator drive belt slack

centre prop mounting rubber broken up

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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F55 PPU is a 1989 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F55 PPU, 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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F55 PPU is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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