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S212 RAR

1998 Nissan D22

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,878 mi
Last recorded146,878 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan D22106,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 146,878 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 146,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 145,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 145,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 142,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 141,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 138,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 131,300 miles

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

engine misfires when revs taken up

oil leaking from engine

rear light lens broken

rear spring front bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2008 131,300 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfires when revs taken up

oil leaking from engine

rear light lens broken

rear spring front bushes worn

Fail 1 Aug 2008 131,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 122,805 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 122,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

during test found blue smoke from exhaust poss fuel problem smells like parafin or red diesel

nsr lamp lens broken

slight play both front w/ bearings

slight playn/s/f idler arm bush and drag link

Pass 29 Jul 2006 111,841 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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S212 RAR is a 1998 Nissan D22 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 106,116 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S212 RAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S212 RAR is a 1998 Nissan D22, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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