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R438 NRD

1998 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 NRD
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,098 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 91,097 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres badly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,237 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front,offside an nearside rear tyres perished

suspension not level

Fail 17 Oct 2008 89,237 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front,offside an nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear reflector cracked

suspension not level

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,682 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 86,682 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Mounting bolt loose in gearbox cradle

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,237 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 85,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 81,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 81,704 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R438 NRD is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R438 NRD, 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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R438 NRD is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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