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G438 CFH

1990 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 CFH
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 170,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 170,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 163,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 163,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 155,455 miles

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Fail 11 Feb 2008 155,445 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Fail 15 Mar 2007 141,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 141,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 122,326 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 122,081 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (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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G438 CFH is a 1990 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 G438 CFH, 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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G438 CFH is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 July 1990.

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