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P429 DPC

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,609 mi
Last recorded65,609 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 DPC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,511 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,172 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,259 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,707 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,576 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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P429 DPC is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P429 DPC, 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 P429 DPC registered?

P429 DPC is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P429 DPC safe to buy?

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