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L766 SNO

2006 Nissan D21

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,259 mi
Last recorded144,259 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan D2181,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL766 SNO
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake load compensator linkage worn

free play in steering linkages and components

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,785 miles

Brake compensator linkages worn

Central Chip in windscreen

Free play in steering box and linkages

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 138,733 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both springs rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres wearing unevenly

brake compensator linkages worn

free play in steering box and linkages

underside undersealed

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,347 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 134,264 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,139 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box slight movement mounting movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 117,472 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,362 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 87,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,214 miles

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,863 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads seem low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,636 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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L766 SNO is a 2006 Nissan D21 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 81,826 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 L766 SNO, 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 20 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L766 SNO registered?

L766 SNO is a 2006 Nissan D21, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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