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Y278 EPT

2001 Nissan D22

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,976 mi
Last recorded131,976 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan D2287,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 EPT
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 131,976 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 130,673 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 May 2014 130,673 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 127,700 miles

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

both wiper blades split

corrosion in some brake pipes at rear

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in both rear leaf spring eye bushes

wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 24 May 2013 127,698 miles

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

corrosion in some brake pipes at rear

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in both rear leaf spring eye bushes

wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 23 May 2012 120,082 miles

alternator belt damaged

centre brake light inop

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

n/s+ o/s/r brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 23 May 2012 120,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

alternator belt damaged

centre brake light inop

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

n/s+ o/s/r brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 23 May 2011 110,916 miles

corrosion starting in sill backs

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

front brake pads wearing low but unable to check properly through wheels

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [255/70/15h]

propshaft centre mount starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,996 miles

brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode

exhaust centre box started to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,168 miles

both wiper blades split on end

front brake pad linings low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on edge[255/70/15h]

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,551 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,193 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in section b on windscreen

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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Y278 EPT is a 2001 Nissan D22 in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 87,206 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 D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 EPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y278 EPT is a 2001 Nissan D22, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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