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F970 XRU

1989 Nissan D21

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 XRU
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 93,571 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,402 miles

Both front brake discs worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight play in nearside and offside rear road spring shackle bushes.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 91,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front brake discs worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight play in nearside and offside rear road spring shackle bushes.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,694 miles

slight underbody corrison

Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F970 XRU is a 1989 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F970 XRU, 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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F970 XRU is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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