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L6 SBV

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,706 mi
Last recorded89,706 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SBV
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 82,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 80,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 69,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,403 miles

N.S.R. brake effort low

O.S. brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank

Fail 29 May 2012 64,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N.S.R. brake effort low

O.S. brake pipes corroded behind fuel tank

tyres wearing

Pass 19 May 2011 57,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,886 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 48,901 miles

both rear tyre's cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 46,792 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 46,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 45,341 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 45,335 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 43,442 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 43,442 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L6 SBV is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,509 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 L6 SBV, 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 30 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L6 SBV is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is L6 SBV safe to buy?

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