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N492 YRA

1996 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,749 mi
Last recorded103,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 YRA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 101,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 101,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 97,771 miles

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

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

all chassis sections and suspension components rusted

pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 8 May 2006 97,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all chassis sections and suspension components rusted

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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N492 YRA is a 1996 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N492 YRA, 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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What year was N492 YRA registered?

N492 YRA is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N492 YRA safe to buy?

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