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P338 PMR

1996 Nissan D21

Cream Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,611 mi
Last recorded126,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 PMR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 96,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 68,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 68,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P338 PMR is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Cream with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P338 PMR, 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 P338 PMR registered?

P338 PMR is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P338 PMR safe to buy?

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