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L143 PHK

1994 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,202 mi
Last recorded66,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan D21115,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 PHK
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 66,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 64,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,700 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

extensive corrosion throughout rear buck

extensive welding/modifications have been carried out on rear chassis

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear suspension bump not fitted

tow bar mountings weak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 63,688 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint shaft loose in steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

extensive corrosion throughout rear buck

extensive welding/modifications have been carried out on rear chassis

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear suspension bump stops not fitted

tow bar mountings weak

Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,676 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play pin loose in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play pin loose in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

extensive corrosion throughout rear buck

extensive welding/modifications have been carried out on rear chassis

offside front suspension bump stop missing

rear suspension bump stops not fitted

tow bar mountings weak

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,398 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,202 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2014 44,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front anti roll bar mount bushes

o/s headlight lense missing

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2013 39,638 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedle anti slip device nearly worn through

front anti roll bar mount bushes

o/s headlight lense missing

o/s outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2012 34,238 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 34,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2011 28,599 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear reg plate cracked but still visible

Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,440 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear reg plate cracked but still visible

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,802 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,961 miles

Front exhaust is puffing slightly.

Front registration plate is cracked.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front outer cv gaitor is pin holed.(Advise early replacement.)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,695 miles

Original advisory list still applies.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 78,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate slightly cracked. †

o/s front to rear both metal brake pipes in stages of corrosion

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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L143 PHK is a 1994 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 115,124 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 L143 PHK, 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 32 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L143 PHK is a 1994 Nissan D21, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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