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R159 HKN

1998 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,825 mi
Last recorded65,825 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 HKN
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,825 miles

all underside flakey rust detected all metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive

offside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,146 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,145 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,910 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,796 miles

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

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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R159 HKN is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 103,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R159 HKN, 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 28 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R159 HKN is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R159 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 HKN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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