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R252 FNA

1998 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 FNA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken/ sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor not fully secure rear load security floor corroded, temp repair in place (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 150,428 miles

All suspension bushes are in poor condition, perished and splitting.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play at steering box

Fail 7 Jul 2018 150,427 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users obvious missfire (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes are in poor condition, perished and splitting.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play at steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,071 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear chassis rusty. slight exhaust blow.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 146,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185r14c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear chassis rusty. slight exhaust blow.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 141,341 miles

all suspension rubber boots starting to perish

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres starting to split

rear chassis rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2016 141,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm bush (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate number plate distorted (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all suspension rubber boots starting to perish

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres starting to split

rear chassis rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2015 135,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front & rear number plates in poor condition

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play in n/s steering idler arm bush

Fail 6 Jul 2015 135,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front & rear number plates in poor condition

n/s door mirror damaged

slight play in n/s steering idler arm bush

Pass 29 Jul 2014 129,308 miles

underside rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2014 129,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

rear lamps broken

underside rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 122,190 miles

brake pedal rubber worn ....

general chassis corrosion....

o/s/f inner brake pad appears low....

o/s/r fog lamp lense damaged , advise attention....

rear brake pipes corroded....

Fail 17 Jul 2013 122,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn ....

general chassis corrosion....

o/s/f inner brake pad appears low....

o/s/r fog lamp lense damaged , advise attention....

rear brake pipes corroded....

Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,716 miles

crack in o/s/f door mirror view to rear still o.k.

n/s/ outer sill damaged

slight condensation in o/s/head lamp

slight play o/s/ and n/s/r shackle spring bushes

very slight play in o/s/f steering drag bar ball joint

Fail 24 Jul 2012 115,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

crack in o/s/f door mirror view to rear still o.k.

n/s/ outer sill damaged

slight condensation in o/s/head lamp

slight play o/s/ and n/s/r shackle spring bushes

very slight play in o/s/f steering drag bar ball joint

Pass 12 May 2011 107,391 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 107,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2010 101,733 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2010 101,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,010 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,926 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 84,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 73,543 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.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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R252 FNA is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 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 R252 FNA, 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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R252 FNA is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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