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N34 DKA

1996 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 DKA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,vehicle has been standing sometime (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 118,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,vehicle has been standing sometime (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,800 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,800 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,799 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,199 miles

off/side front outer sill showing signs of advanced corrosion

vehicle chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion in varios places checked with assesment tool seems sound

Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

off/side front outer sill showing signs of advanced corrosion

vehicle chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion in varios places checked with assesment tool seems sound

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,799 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 67,799 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N34 DKA is a 1996 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N34 DKA, 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.

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N34 DKA is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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