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N426 XRB

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,455 mi
Last recorded56,455 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 XRB
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion various places on vehicle

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,102 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shockabsorber shroud in poor condition

front bumper mounted winch has sharp corners = dangerous reference pedestrians

Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

offside rear shockabsorber shroud in poor condition

front bumper mounted winch has sharp corners = dangerous reference pedestrians

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,040 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,138 miles

rear shackle pins and bushes have near to exess wear

Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shackle pins and bushes have near to exess wear

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 56,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front shockers starting to wear!!

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

offside front tyre worn on inner edge!!

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,457 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside fog lamp lens damaged (has been repaired)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,221 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 48,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N426 XRB is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N426 XRB, 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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N426 XRB is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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