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CN51 DHD

2001 Nissan D21

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan D2194,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DHD
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded but not seriously weakened

Spare tyre defective not fully tightened ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,534 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 60,525 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,420 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/f/ bumper / wheel arch plastic missing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/f/ bumper / wheel arch plastic missing

n/s/r/ number plate light lens missing

o/s/f/wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,069 miles

surface rust under car

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,795 miles

Oil leak

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

both inner sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

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

both inner sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,289 miles

steering lock stops dry

Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering lock stops dry

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,188 miles

exhaust ratleing

rust under car

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,467 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,962 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 34,962 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,194 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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CN51 DHD is a 2001 Nissan D21 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 94,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN51 DHD, 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 25 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN51 DHD is a 2001 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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