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P516 WVL

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,190 mi
Last recorded79,190 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 WVL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 79,190 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front seat cushion worn

Fail 3 Feb 2010 79,190 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

off side front seat cushion worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,516 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

blue smoke excessive warning up period/missfires/ fuel type???

both number plate lamps slightly dirty inside units

fuel filler tube slightly corroded

near side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

blue smoke excessive warning up period/missfires/ fuel type???

both number plate lamps slightly dirty inside units

fuel filler tube slightly corroded

near side door mirror glass damaged

oil filter leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 71,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,285 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 67,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

emissions high/slight missfire high RPM/some blue smoke emitted/engine oil level too high????

silencer corroded slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,666 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 64,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre badly perished/deteriorated

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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P516 WVL is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P516 WVL, 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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P516 WVL is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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