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R543 AAD

1998 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,007 mi
Last recorded179,007 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 AAD
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 179,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 177,541 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 177,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 175,793 miles

metal brake pipes by fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,919 miles

corrosion in oter sill

front to rear metal brakie pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 171,126 miles

steering box damp

Fail 19 Mar 2013 171,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering box damp

Fail 7 Mar 2013 171,126 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 166,524 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 166,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 166,445 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 166,445 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 166,419 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Some rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2006 162,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 162,975 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R543 AAD is a 1998 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 103,220 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R543 AAD, 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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R543 AAD is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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