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P214 UTC

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

205,263 mi
Last recorded205,263 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 205,263 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 205,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 205,259 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 205,259 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 205,259 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 205,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 205,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 205,259 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 205,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 205,259 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear pick up bed support but not in testable area

front diff oil leak

front pipe support bracket broken

n/s rear brake back plate slightly damaged

o/s rear foot brake effort slightly low

o/s rear outer door handle sticks slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2010 205,259 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear pick up bed support but not in testable area

front diff oil leak

front pipe support bracket broken

n/s rear brake back plate slightly damaged

o/s rear foot brake effort slightly low

o/s rear outer door handle sticks slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2009 205,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

all tyres slightly perished

chassis rails corroded

different size spare

n/s rear brake back plate slightly bent

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear body floor member corroded but not structural

Fail 26 Jun 2009 205,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres slightly perished

chassis rails corroded

different size spare

n/s rear brake back plate slightly bent

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear body floor member corroded but not structural

Pass 25 Jun 2008 198,210 miles

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

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

near side head lamp poor beam pattern

Fail 20 Jun 2008 198,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

near side head lamp poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2007 185,721 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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P214 UTC is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P214 UTC, 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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P214 UTC is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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