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S289 AVE

1998 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,626 mi
Last recorded185,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 AVE
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 185,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 185,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 179,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 179,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel hose insecure filler neck corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 166,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 150,282 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 130,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 130,128 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 130,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 122,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 117,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 117,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 117,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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S289 AVE is a 1998 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S289 AVE, 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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S289 AVE is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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