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P356 BAO

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,531 mi
Last recorded47,531 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 BAO
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/head light cracked

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center exhaust deteriorated

o/s head light glass cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,736 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center exhaust deteriorated

o/s head light glass cracked

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,929 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 12 Jul 2011 45,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,875 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,884 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,884 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,182 miles

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

n/s/r/ reversing light lens cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,549 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 40,549 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P356 BAO is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P356 BAO, 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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P356 BAO is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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