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P881 PRL

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 PRL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,371 miles

Corrosion underneath

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Nov 2024 111,371 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Corrosion underneath

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,892 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 104,889 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 83,116 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values thick black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil level below minimum

prop shaft center bearing deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,286 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate becomeing poor

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower valance (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in r/h/r chasiss leg ,outside any perscribed areas

Pass 4 May 2017 48,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresener from mirror,parrot device and sunstrip ()

corrosion evident r/h/r chassis leg, outside any perscribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 40,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 39,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,495 miles

o/s fron wing slight rust

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,137 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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P881 PRL is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P881 PRL, 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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P881 PRL is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P881 PRL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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