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G74 ALX

1990 Nissan D21

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,869 mi
Last recorded158,869 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 ALX
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,869 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre propshaft bearing worn

underside heavily undersealed - unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2019 158,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavy corrosion to chassis rails

offside outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 158,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on limit (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill on limit (5.2.6)

both outer drive shaft gaiter damp around outer clip

corrosion to bulkhead panel by brake servo

corrosion to front section chassis by suspension mountings

corrosion to rear shocks heavy in places

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rail by fuel tank unable fully inspection due to underseal covering

play in steering arm joints

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2015 157,973 miles

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2014 157,329 miles

clutch level low

corrosion to front cross member/chassis rail

rear number plate poor condtion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 157,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch level low

corrosion to front cross member/chassis rail

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 5 Sep 2013 156,028 miles

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

corrosion to inner sill by seat belt mounting

corrosion to inner wheel arch under bonnet and bulkhead panel

no rear truck body fitted time of test light mounted on rear chassis

Fail 3 Sep 2013 156,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to inner sill by seat belt mounting

corrosion to inner wheel arch under bonnet and bulkhead panel

no rear truck body fitted time of test light mounted on rear chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2007 154,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 150,817 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 146,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate cracked

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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G74 ALX is a 1990 Nissan D21 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G74 ALX, 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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What year was G74 ALX registered?

G74 ALX is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G74 ALX safe to buy?

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