MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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What year was R438 NRD registered?
R438 NRD is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R438 NRD safe to buy?
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