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N504 LCW

1996 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,965 mi
Last recorded56,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 LCW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

underside muddy

Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,044 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 51,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 45,608 miles

Both Head lights have poor pattern

Slight play in N/S/F caliper sliders

Fail 16 Dec 2023 45,608 miles

Both Head lights have poor pattern

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in N/S/F caliper sliders

Pass 10 Dec 2022 44,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 44,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 38,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 38,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,120 miles

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,736 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter canister damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,883 miles

drivers door hinge pins worn

slight corrosion to offside outersill

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,297 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,330 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front suspension ride height slightly lower than nearside

Pass 27 May 2009 25,512 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front suspension ride height slightly lower than nearside

Pass 15 May 2008 24,632 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 23,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,351 miles

heavy surface corrosion on all front to rear brake pipes along the chassis at side of fuel tank right through to load sensing valve

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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N504 LCW is a 1996 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N504 LCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N504 LCW registered?

N504 LCW is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N504 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N504 LCW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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