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P139 RFL

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 91,020 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,283 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,214 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,437 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 37,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P139 RFL is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,022 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 P139 RFL, 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 29 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P139 RFL is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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