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P261 YWT

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,879 mi
Last recorded115,879 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 YWT
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 115,879 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 109,160 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 104,031 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged but working.

Fail 11 May 2006 104,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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P261 YWT is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P261 YWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P261 YWT registered?

P261 YWT is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P261 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 YWT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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