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J279 EGY

1991 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,856 mi
Last recorded155,856 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Nissan D21124,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 EGY
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 155,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 155,856 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 155,754 miles

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

Chassis corroded

Front brake disc's pitted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 155,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Chassis corroded

Front brake disc's pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 155,713 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 155,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 155,705 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 155,705 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 155,645 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 155,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 155,595 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 155,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 155,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 155,575 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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J279 EGY is a 1991 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 124,792 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 J279 EGY, 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 35 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J279 EGY registered?

J279 EGY is a 1991 Nissan D21, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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