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P725 LUK

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

174,961 mi
Last recorded174,961 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 LUK
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 174,961 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

various areas of chassis and bodywork swollen with corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2011 174,808 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

various areas of chassis and bodywork swollen with corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 167,889 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked - reverse light inop - o/s/f chassis rail corroded - both rear chassis rails corroded - o/s/f inner sill corroded - rear valance corroded - some play both front wheel bearings

tread cracking n/s/f tyre - some play n/s inner steering arm

Fail 9 Mar 2010 167,733 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/r light unit cracked - reverse light inop - o/s/f chassis rail corroded - both rear chassis rails corroded - o/s/f inner sill corroded - rear valance corroded - some play both front wheel bearings

tread cracking n/s/f tyre - some play n/s inner steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2009 158,356 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroded/peeling both rear chassis rails corroded/peeling both rear tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2009 158,356 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded/peeling both rear chassis rails corroded/peeling both rear tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2009 158,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

genral corrosion to underside

rear number plate cracked

spring eye bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 150,876 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded/peeling rear b/flexy ferrul corroded

rear no-plate cracked both rear light lenses cracked (no white light show) general corrosion on front sub-frame corrosion along both n/s and o/s sills and peeling exhaust system corroded both n/s and o/s chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2008 150,793 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded/peeling rear b/flexy ferrul corroded

rear no-plate cracked both rear light lenses cracked (no white light show) general corrosion on front sub-frame corrosion along both n/s and o/s sills and peeling exhaust system corroded both n/s and o/s chassis

Pass 23 Feb 2007 143,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 143,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

chassis in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2006 130,777 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 103,776 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

chassis in poor condition (nearside and offside rear very poor)

fuel pipes badly corroded

tyres on the front wearing on the inner sides

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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P725 LUK is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P725 LUK, 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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P725 LUK is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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