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N490 CKR

1996 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,790 mi
Last recorded161,790 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 CKR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 161,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal slightly spongy

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

front brake balance on legal limit

o/s washer jet inop

slight play in o/s steering drop arm

Fail 5 Feb 2011 161,643 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to n/s centre chassis leg

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

front brake balance on legal limit

o/s washer jet inop

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2010 146,890 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s centre chassis corroded

n/s washers inop

o/s outer sill very weak

r/o/s tyre wearing thin

rear bump stops missing

slight play to o/s steering drop arm

Fail 30 Jan 2010 146,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper damaged

n/s centre chassis corroded

n/s washers inop

o/s outer sill very weak

r/o/s tyre wearing thin

rear bump stops missing

slight play to o/s steering drop arm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 133,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

chassis corroded in various places,non of them structural at the present time !!

front number plate & bumper bent

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2008 119,124 miles

f/o/s brake slightly binding

front brake balance on legal limit

o/s outer sill weak in places

signs of corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 28 Feb 2007 105,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 97,062 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 97,062 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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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N490 CKR is a 1996 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N490 CKR, 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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N490 CKR is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N490 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 CKR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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