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T161 EFC

1999 Nissan D21

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan D2198,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 EFC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2010 98,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 93,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake peddle rubber starting to split

prop shaft center bearing starting to split

wipers worn

Pass 31 May 2007 70,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 70,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,665 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 56,665 miles

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

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

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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T161 EFC is a 1999 Nissan D21 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 98,668 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 T161 EFC, 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 27 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T161 EFC is a 1999 Nissan D21, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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