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M278 BLM

1994 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,499 mi
Last recorded142,499 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan D21115,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 BLM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2008 142,499 miles

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

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

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

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

os centre chassis rail tender due to corrosion

os door mirror cracked

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre in poor condition

osr wheel arch corroding, arch liner corroded away

poor pattern on ns headlamp

Pass 3 Oct 2007 142,222 miles

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

front pipe has small blow

ns front brake binds on

os door mirror has small crack

outer sill corroded but notin perscribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2007 142,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

os door mirror has small crack

front pipe has small blow

ns front brake binds on

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 138,625 miles

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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M278 BLM is a 1994 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M278 BLM, 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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What year was M278 BLM registered?

M278 BLM is a 1994 Nissan D21, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M278 BLM safe to buy?

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