MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
signs of fluid on both rear brake pipe ends no obvious leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Torsion bar damaged by excessive heat (2.4.E.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Nissan D21?
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N556 XRB is a 1996 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 N556 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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N556 XRB is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 May 1996.
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