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R862 STH

1998 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 STH
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019

Central prop shaft bearing housing worn

Nearside Front steering arm worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Rear floor panel corroded in places

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 999,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear cross members corroded

prop shaft bearing housing worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer face - shock absorber mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear cross members corroded

engine oil level low

prop shaft bearing housing worn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 999,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - inner face - both sides of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - inner face - next to shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - inner face - next to fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 999,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - also body mounting area (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - and body mounting area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015
Fail 10 Jul 2015

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side outer sill at front corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2014 144,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side outer sill at front corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,665 miles

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

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

front bumper corroding both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2010 132,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 132,837 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 125,376 miles

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

spare tyre below limit

Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,478 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 117,445 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 109,913 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

spare tyre not usable

Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R862 STH is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R862 STH, 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 R862 STH registered?

R862 STH is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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