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R462 RCY

1998 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,750 mi
Last recorded166,750 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 RCY
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 166,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 166,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 165,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2008 160,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 155,808 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 155,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 146,328 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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R462 RCY is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R462 RCY, 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 R462 RCY registered?

R462 RCY is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R462 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 RCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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