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R462 ABM

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 ABM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 155,256 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 155,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advanced corrosion to both front to rea brake pipes only just passed test

avanced corrosion to bpoth front to rear fuel pipes

both rear road springs weak

crack in o/s head lamp glass

cracks in walls of o/s/f tyre only just passed

end float in both rear wheel bearings

movement of spare wheel!

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear number plate damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 146,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 129,284 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2005 129,284 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

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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R462 ABM is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,022 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 R462 ABM, 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 29 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R462 ABM registered?

R462 ABM is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R462 ABM safe to buy?

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