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1998 Nissan D21

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 BTC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 137,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 8 May 2013 136,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 124,798 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 124,464 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 109,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 163,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both chassis members at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2009 155,075 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f wheels have slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2009 155,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s and o/s/f wheels have slight play

Pass 1 May 2008 145,667 miles

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

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

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

chassie surface corrosion

slight blow front flex

Pass 16 May 2007 134,748 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 134,747 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2006 120,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 115,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 115,964 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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S56 BTC is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Green 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 S56 BTC, 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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S56 BTC is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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