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F587 TCK

1988 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

178,028 mi
Last recorded178,028 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 TCK
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 178,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat

Pass 20 Aug 2025 177,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

drivers seat belt freyed

spare tyre low on pressure

Fail 20 Aug 2025 177,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

drivers seat belt freyed

spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 21 Aug 2024 176,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 176,439 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 175,502 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded

Offside Front Central body mounting corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 174,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 173,127 miles

o/s outer cv boot has a slight weep of grease

Fail 17 Aug 2021 173,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s outer cv boot has a slight weep of grease

Pass 18 Aug 2020 171,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,634 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2018 168,765 miles

slight play in the steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2017 166,914 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

rear tyres slight cracking in tread and low on tread on inside edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 164,958 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated all the time

slight cracking in tread on rear tyres

Fail 8 Aug 2016 164,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind o/s rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

brake warning lamp illuminated all the time

slight cracking in tread on rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2015 163,073 miles

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 11 Aug 2014 160,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat belt frayed

o/s rear and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 160,738 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

o/s rear and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 158,531 miles

slight deteriation on the front suspension arm rear bushes and top shocker rubber bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2012 156,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Aug 2012 156,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 153,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 150,457 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s front w/arch

Pass 20 Aug 2009 146,956 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 143,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 143,416 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 138,708 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 138,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 132,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 125,721 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PAINTED PRIOR TO MOT TEST.

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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F587 TCK is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F587 TCK, 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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F587 TCK is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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