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T79 RKA

1999 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,695 mi
Last recorded199,695 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan D2198,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 RKA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 199,695 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r lens slight damage

rear leaf springs rubber bushes slightly worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2009 199,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r lens slight damage

rear leaf springs rubber bushes slightly worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Mar 2008 182,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in screen

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Mar 2008 182,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in screen

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Mar 2007 164,862 miles

chassis light corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread area

spare approching legal limit

Fail 19 Mar 2007 164,862 miles

spare approching legal limit

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

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

chassis light corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread area

Pass 24 Mar 2006 143,810 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 143,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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T79 RKA is a 1999 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T79 RKA, 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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T79 RKA is a 1999 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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