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R278 HCA

1998 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,227 mi
Last recorded82,227 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 HCA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Front disc badly scored

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Front disc badly scored

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,825 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer pitted

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer pitted

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,417 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,943 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,753 miles

offside front disc outer face slight pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 71,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

o/s front tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,629 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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R278 HCA is a 1998 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R278 HCA, 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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R278 HCA is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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