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P399 TNP

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 TNP
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 122,693 miles

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

rear axle offside & nearside bump stop rubbers missing.

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 122,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,759 miles

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 109,755 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,684 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,575 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 70,575 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,393 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,393 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,568 miles

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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P399 TNP is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P399 TNP, 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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P399 TNP is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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