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K493 AKV

1992 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,583 mi
Last recorded102,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Nissan D21106,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 AKV
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,583 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 102,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,923 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 95,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,417 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 91,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 88,426 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,807 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 83,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 81,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

vehicle corroded but not affecting prescribed areas at time of test

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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K493 AKV is a 1992 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 106,142 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 K493 AKV, 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 34 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K493 AKV registered?

K493 AKV is a 1992 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K493 AKV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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