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F972 FYC

1989 Nissan D21

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 FYC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,144 miles

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

Vehicle is begining to show its age.Structure, steering-suspension-braking components corroding. Cab is in need of cosmetic attention.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,143 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Vehicle is begining to show its age.Structure, steering-suspension-braking components corroding. Cab is in need of cosmetic attention.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,050 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,011 miles

advise offside front wheel bearing play, nearside front lower ball joint play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,010 miles

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

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

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

advise offside front wheel bearing play, nearside front lower ball joint play

Fail 3 Jun 2011 92,009 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,421 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 90,392 miles

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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F972 FYC is a 1989 Nissan D21 in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F972 FYC, 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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What year was F972 FYC registered?

F972 FYC is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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