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P43 AAA

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 AAA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 161,360 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 161,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 160,272 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 160,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 159,863 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 159,863 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 159,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 159,714 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 157,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 157,767 miles

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 150,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

front brake pads low

nsr tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

os outer sill swollen and corroded

power steering box damp,slight fluid weep

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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P43 AAA is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P43 AAA, 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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P43 AAA is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 22 July 1997.

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