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G238 ECM

1990 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,963 mi
Last recorded148,963 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 ECM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 148,963 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar inappropriately repaired gearbox cross member sat on torsion bar. (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear cross member and body stays badly corroded.

Offside Front gear box mount bolts missing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 144,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,358 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative temp repair (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling fuel pipe catching (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 142,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/outer skin sill badly corroded

slight poil weep from steering box

Fail 5 Oct 2013 141,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil weep from steering box

Pass 5 Oct 2013 141,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight oil weep from steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all metal brake pipes greased

both rear brake plates corroded

early corrosion to front lower panel sharp edge taped over

f/o/s/outer door release handle badly cracked

n/s/f/grille sharp edge taped over

o/s/rear shocker dust cover corroded

slight oil weep from steering box

slight play in steering system

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,850 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front lower valance

o/s/r & n/s/r brake back plates corroded

slight oil weep from steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2010 133,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 129,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 126,215 miles

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

Towbar badly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 123,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 119,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 115,240 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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G238 ECM is a 1990 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 114,471 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 G238 ECM, 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 36 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G238 ECM is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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