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P851 UVT

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,902 mi
Last recorded174,902 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 UVT
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 174,902 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from o/s maybe pump? (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear regulator to front [both]. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear regulator to rear brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside large dent in body work

drivers seat worn but roughly patched up.

o/s and n/s door pulls missing.

spare tyre poor.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 173,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' on the n/s edge (8.3.1d)

brake pipe from rear regulator to front and to rear brake hose pitted slightly.

drivers seat worn.

large dent in o/s rear body.

o/s andn/s front tyres worn on edges.

o/s door pull missing.

spare tyre bald

Fail 25 Apr 2016 173,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' on the n/s edge (8.3.1d)

brake pipe from rear regulator to front and to rear brake hose pitted slightly.

drivers seat worn.

large dent in o/s rear body.

o/s andn/s front tyres worn on edges.

o/s door pull missing.

spare tyre bald

Pass 28 Apr 2015 171,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat worn.

large dent in o/s of rear bodywork.

no inside doorpull on o/s door.

spare tyre defective.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 169,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat worn

large dent in o/s of rear bodywork.

no inside door pull on o/s door.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 169,247 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat worn

large dent in o/s of rear bodywork.

no inside door pull on o/s door.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 166,971 miles

Drivers seat worn

Large dent in o/s of rear body

No inside door pull on o/s door

Pass 1 May 2012 164,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 164,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 161,946 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 159,715 miles

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

brake pipes from rear regulator to front and from rear regulator to rear hose slightly pitted .

Pass 28 Apr 2010 159,715 miles

brake pipes from rear regulator to front and from rear regulator to rear hose slightly pitted .

Pass 27 Apr 2009 157,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s of vehicle but door still latches shut.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 135,552 miles

rear bump stops missing.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 135,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 150,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 146,727 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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P851 UVT is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P851 UVT, 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 P851 UVT registered?

P851 UVT is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P851 UVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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