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P262 TFV

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,190 mi
Last recorded107,190 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 TFV
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 107,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle and its components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,906 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear shackle pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,544 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear off spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear off spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,834 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 90,834 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 87,853 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,882 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X3 pipe's one off side rear, x2 front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 77,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 64,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 56,886 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,844 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,873 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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P262 TFV is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P262 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

P262 TFV is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P262 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 TFV shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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