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W243 RCF

2000 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,376 mi
Last recorded140,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan D21100,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 RCF
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 140,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advance movement in steering box

chassis sections corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front number plate water damaged

rear load floor heavily corroded

rear spring upper shackle rubbers splitting

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 140,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advance movement in steering box

chassis sections corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front number plate water damaged

rear load floor heavily corroded

rear spring upper shackle rubbers splitting

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 134,377 miles

see advisory sheet 949856331002

Fail 5 Feb 2011 134,364 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

play in both front wheel bearings

propshaft bearing/rubber in poor condition

rear load floor corroded to excess

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear spring upper shackle rubbers split

slight corrosion to chassis

water damage to front numberplate

Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear load bed has heavy corrosion

rear numberplate lights poorly located

slight corrosion to rear chassis

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jan 2010 127,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear load bed has heavy corrosion

rear numberplate lights poorly located

slight corrosion to rear chassis

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2009 118,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

main beam warning light on all the time with lights on

rear load space corroded and holed

Pass 15 Apr 2008 109,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front washers jets poor

chassis corroded in general

pick up floor heavy corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2008 109,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front washers jets poor

chassis corroded in general

pick up floor heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2007 98,420 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,254 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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W243 RCF is a 2000 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 100,054 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 W243 RCF, 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 26 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W243 RCF is a 2000 Nissan D21, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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