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R494 VCS

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 VCS
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

condition of nsr lamp unit

condition of osf lamp unit

Fail 11 Dec 2009 82,359 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

condition of nsr lamp unit

condition of osf lamp unit

Pass 13 Apr 2009 80,389 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,347 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

no oil in engine had to add 4ltrs off oil

Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,006 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 95,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,433 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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R494 VCS is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R494 VCS, 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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R494 VCS is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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