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S844 CTA

1998 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 CTA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 122,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

propshaft centre mount worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,642 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 111,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,611 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 98,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,287 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 89,287 miles

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,693 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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S844 CTA is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S844 CTA, 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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S844 CTA is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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