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G331 CDF

1990 Nissan D21

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,816 mi
Last recorded201,816 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 CDF
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 201,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 200,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 200,733 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 199,975 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily painted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 199,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 199,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 198,276 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2017 198,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2016 197,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 197,316 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015

corrosion to rear structure

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 196,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to rear structure

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 195,563 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 194,629 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 194,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 193,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight corrosion to rear body

Fail 29 Aug 2012 193,218 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight corrosion to rear body

Pass 26 Sep 2011 191,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 187,206 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 187,192 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 183,520 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 183,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 180,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 177,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 173,014 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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G331 CDF is a 1990 Nissan D21 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G331 CDF, 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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G331 CDF is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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