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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and back Bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and back Bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested excessively smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
All underside component/Prescribed areas corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All underside component/All prescribed areas corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all chassis slightly corroded
all suspension components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
all chassis slightly corroded
all suspension components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front chip in windscreen
Front play in steering components both sides
Front steering components corrosion
Front suspension components corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear steering components corrosion
Rear suspension components corrosion
chassis surface corrosion front to rear
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front chip in windscreen
Front play in steering components both sides
Front steering components corrosion
Front suspension components corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear steering components corrosion
Rear suspension components corrosion
chassis surface corrosion front to rear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Lower extensive surface rust on Suspension components, Chassis & body
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension bushes perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint)(exhaust rusty (7.1.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Lower extensive surface rust on Suspension components, Chassis & body
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension bushes perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers worn (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
chassis corroded
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes corroded
all steering / suspension rubber boots slightly deteriorated
both sides rear leaf springs corroded and bushes slightly deteriorated
exhaust system deteriorated front flexi slight blow
n/s wiper smeary
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
NSF side light lens missing
NSF wing damaged
Rear box corroded
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust box rusty
n/s/f sidelight lens missing not showing white light
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust box rusty
n/s/f sidelight lens missing not showing white light
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s rear wheel slight bind
o/s rear wheel slight binding
front flexi pipe and rear exhaust box deteriorating
o/s/r body damage
slight play n/s/r spring hanger bush
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front flexi pipe and rear exhaust box deteriorating
o/s/r body damage
slight play n/s/r spring hanger bush
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r lens cracked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r lens cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r ind lens cracked
slight blow front exhaust flexi-joint
slight oil leak o/s steering box/idler
slight play n/s/r spring hanger bush
slight play o/s/r front and rear spring hanger bushes
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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N473 WRD is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 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 N473 WRD, 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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N473 WRD is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 18 April 1996.
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