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R214 YRB

1998 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,354 mi
Last recorded82,354 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 YRB
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,302 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,991 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,282 miles

chips in centre windscreen

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Apr 2008 69,282 miles

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

chips in centre windscreen

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,897 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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R214 YRB is a 1998 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 103,220 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 R214 YRB, 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 28 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R214 YRB is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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