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P262 SAH

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 SAH
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,594 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 77,325 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 77,311 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,342 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside and offside outter sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,191 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)

slight play in n/s & o/s of steering

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 55,989 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P262 SAH is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P262 SAH, 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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What year was P262 SAH registered?

P262 SAH is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P262 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 SAH shows 12 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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