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S292 TCJ

1998 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,888 mi
Last recorded144,888 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 TCJ
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2016 144,888 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 40,703 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 136,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 131,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 131,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 126,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 120,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 120,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2010 112,424 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2010 112,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 105,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 102,400 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 102,400 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 98,373 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,373 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 87,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,464 miles

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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S292 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S292 TCJ, 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 S292 TCJ registered?

S292 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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