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L549 CTA

1993 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Nissan D21111,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 CTA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,086 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,086 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,952 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside main chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,522 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer deteriorated

both sides of rear chassis very rusty near suspension component mounting areas

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,137 miles

CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,819 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front windscreen damaged over 40mm but not in swept area

Offside main fuel pipe badly corroded

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front windscreen damaged over 40mm but not in swept area

Offside main fuel pipe badly corroded

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper rubbers split but clearing screen

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,589 miles

nearside front windscreen damaged but out of swept area

Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,589 miles

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

nearside front windscreen damaged but out of swept area

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,662 miles

front shock absorbers reduced damping effect.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,163 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,161 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,139 miles

Both Rear bump stops missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on tailgate panel.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside reartyre outer wall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 86,705 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 86,705 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 85,356 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,120 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,253 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 80,035 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 79,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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L549 CTA is a 1993 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1993 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 111,392 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 L549 CTA, 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 33 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L549 CTA is a 1993 Nissan D21, first registered on 18 December 1993.

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