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WJI 6159

1988 Nissan D21

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 6159
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010 86,195 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

nearside/offside back plates slightly corroded

rear chassis slighty corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 82,956 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 15 May 2009 82,887 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 82,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 82,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

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

chassie corrosion vissable rear back plates corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2005 78,667 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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WJI 6159 is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,673 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 WJI 6159, 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 38 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJI 6159 is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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