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R42 JDL

1998 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,916 mi
Last recorded151,916 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JDL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 151,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and floor is very corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 151,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt is loose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and floor is very corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 150,815 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer box corroding, and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis corroding in prescribed area at rear spring mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe from load sensor to flexi pipe corroding. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bump stop rubber missing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion adjacent to bump stop mounting on chassis cross member. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,141 miles

Nearside Passenger door difficult to open from outside.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion near rear spring rear shackle mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 150,141 miles

Nearside Passenger door difficult to open from outside.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion near rear spring rear shackle mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective Drive belt loose. (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,439 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,726 miles

Bodywork in generally poor condition due to minor accident damage.

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

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 147,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 146,249 miles

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and underside components

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear light lens has been poorly repaired

rear exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre bald on outer edge and close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 143,980 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s door inner door panel missing

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear silencer deterating

varous body panels damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2012 143,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s door inner door panel missing

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear silencer deterating

varous body panels damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 140,575 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wings damaged

o/s/f door and outer sill damaged

o/s/r lens damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 140,570 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wings damaged

o/s/f door and outer sill damaged

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 137,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 137,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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)

alot of panell damage

Pass 22 Apr 2009 133,440 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,440 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

alot of panell damage

Pass 9 Apr 2008 126,761 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 126,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 118,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Apr 2006 109,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 109,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R42 JDL is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R42 JDL, 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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R42 JDL is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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