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P344 VGP

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,044 mi
Last recorded150,044 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,044 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absober outer casings deteriated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 143,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 143,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 131,601 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 131,601 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 105,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/r inner tyre side wall cut

Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise o/s/r inner tyre side wall cut

Pass 8 Nov 2006 98,339 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 98,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P344 VGP is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P344 VGP, 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 P344 VGP registered?

P344 VGP is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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