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P553 DTA

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,124 mi
Last recorded24,124 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 236,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 226,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 221,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 207,518 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 207,456 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 191,460 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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P553 DTA is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P553 DTA, 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 P553 DTA registered?

P553 DTA is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P553 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 DTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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