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N520 HNM

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 HNM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,485 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure quarter near cab (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 158,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 158,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play steering wheel

some corrosion to rear body but all body mountings secure

Fail 8 Jun 2017 158,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play steering wheel

some corrosion to rear body but all body mountings secure

Pass 22 Mar 2016 157,009 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose starting to perrish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed fray on edge of webbing (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 156,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose starting to perrish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed fray on edge of webbing (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 153,627 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 153,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 147,212 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 147,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 140,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 140,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 138,614 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 138,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 136,707 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 136,707 miles

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

Offside Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 134,648 miles

nearside chassis corroded out side load bearing section

Pass 27 Nov 2008 132,476 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 132,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 129,184 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

VEHICLE UNDERBODY RUSTY AND CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 126,888 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FUEL PIPES RUSTY

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL

SLIGHT PLAY TO REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES

VEHICLE UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS RUSTY

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 126,888 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

BATTERY INSECURE

FUEL PIPES RUSTY

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED DUE TO RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT OF REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO F/ NUMBER PLATE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL

SLIGHT PLAY TO REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES

VEHICLE UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS RUSTY

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 124,124 miles

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

Slight movement to o/s/r shackle bush

Vehicle underbody very rusty

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

dampness around steering box

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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N520 HNM is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N520 HNM, 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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N520 HNM is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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