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P248 UHT

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,921 mi
Last recorded199,921 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 UHT
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 199,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 195,418 miles

General slight body corrosion at edges

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 186,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 186,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 179,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 179,070 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 171,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside number plate lamp dim

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front wheel bearing have slight play

both fuel lines corroded

front exhaust has repair and rear exhaust corroded

n.s front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

o.s chassis under fuel tank corroded

o.s outer sill at rear becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre 3mm

rear brake pipe splitter union to rear brake compensator,brake pipes corroded

tow bar becoming corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 171,503 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside number plate lamp dim

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front wheel bearing have slight play

both fuel lines corroded

front exhaust has repair and rear exhaust corroded

n.s front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

o.s chassis under fuel tank corroded

o.s outer sill at rear becoming corroded

o.s rear tyre 3mm

rear brake pipe splitter union to rear brake compensator,brake pipes corroded

tow bar becoming corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 159,326 miles

both front to rear fuel and brake pipes becoming corroded

both o.s rear joiner to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

o.s exterior door handle cracked

o.s number plate lamp dim

Fail 27 Oct 2014 159,326 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear fuel and brake pipes becoming corroded

both o.s rear joiner to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

o.s exterior door handle cracked

o.s number plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,493 miles

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o.s rear number plate lamp slightly dim

rear exhaust becoming corroded

slight blow on front of exhaust

Fail 18 Oct 2013 146,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o.s rear number plate lamp slightly dim

rear exhaust becoming corroded

slight blow on front of exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2012 141,499 miles

front brake pads getting low

o.s front lower ball joint has play/becoming worn

parking brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2011 129,835 miles

front pipe becoming corroded

number plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,325 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2008 92,216 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2008 92,216 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2007 85,718 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 85,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 74,611 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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P248 UHT is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P248 UHT, 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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P248 UHT is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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