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M53 LAX

1995 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,586 mi
Last recorded120,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan D2196,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 LAX
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,122 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 117,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,734 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,605 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near suspenension arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,921 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,177 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,306 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,479 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear light damaged

offside + nearside rear wheelarches corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,897 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear light damaged

offside + nearside rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 67,892 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,484 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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M53 LAX is a 1995 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,553 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 M53 LAX, 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 31 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M53 LAX is a 1995 Nissan D21, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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