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P522 BNR

1996 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan D21102,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 BNR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front wings have rot but not structural panels

Pass 24 Feb 2025 78,726 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,017 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 76,998 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,536 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rotted on bottom and outside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,364 miles

Central to rear exhaust corroded & getting weak

Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced & end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central to rear exhaust corroded & getting weak

Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,182 miles

Both front floor body mountings corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,182 miles

Both front floor body mountings corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit &offside front tyres worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded body mtg

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit &offside front tyres worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded body mtg

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,437 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,581 miles

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

Nearside body mounting corroded (front floor)

Nearside centre sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,322 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

offside & nearside front inner sills corroded body mtg

rear chassis,s corroded spring mountings etc

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,322 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

offside & nearside front inner sills corroded body mtg

rear chassis,s corroded spring mountings etc

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,046 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate cracked

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,230 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside outer sill corroded & nearside

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,643 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front outer sill holed, nearside front tyre getting low, nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,619 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front outer sill holed, nearside front tyre getting low, nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,575 miles

nearside rear tyre is perrished, advise replacement.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,007 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,789 miles

o/s/f brake pad anti squeel plate insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,280 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 31,146 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P522 BNR is a 1996 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 102,509 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 P522 BNR, 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 30 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P522 BNR is a 1996 Nissan D21, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P522 BNR shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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