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F708 RTR

1989 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF708 RTR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 92,213 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipes badly corroded

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

O/S/F side light damaged

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear bumpstops missing

Tape repairs to load body

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,165 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

O/S/F side light damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Tape repairs to rear body

Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

O/S/F side light damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Tape repairs to rear body

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,009 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 90,009 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R body mounting corroded but not considered excessiive at time of test

N/S/R lamp lens damaged

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

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

O/S outer door handle damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,612 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear bump stops missing

Tape repairs made to sharp edges on body

Fail 29 Jan 2008 88,612 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 87,360 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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F708 RTR is a 1989 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F708 RTR, 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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F708 RTR is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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