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S243 FNM

1998 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,211 mi
Last recorded187,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan D22106,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 FNM
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 187,211 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 177,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 176,764 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 176,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 172,420 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 172,388 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 163,272 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 162,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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S243 FNM is a 1998 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S243 FNM, 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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What year was S243 FNM registered?

S243 FNM is a 1998 Nissan D22, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S243 FNM safe to buy?

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