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N203 JCW

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

283,732 mi
Last recorded283,732 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 JCW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2007 283,732 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 270,873 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 270,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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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N203 JCW is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,509 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 N203 JCW, 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 30 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N203 JCW registered?

N203 JCW is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N203 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N203 JCW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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