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N205 NDL

1995 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,065 mi
Last recorded39,065 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan D2196,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 NDL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 39,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 39,065 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,714 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 38,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,257 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 38,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 38,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,604 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,257 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 34,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,657 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,516 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced when cold

Fail 20 Jul 2012 26,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,439 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,050 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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N205 NDL is a 1995 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N205 NDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N205 NDL registered?

N205 NDL is a 1995 Nissan D21, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N205 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 NDL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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