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R216 NRA

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 NRA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill centre (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill centre (5.2.6)

corrosion above both front outriggers

nearside inner wing corroded not prescribed area

offside rear spring eye bush worn

slight corrosion to chassis other than parts failed

slight corrosion to rear floor

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,049 miles

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

both inner wings slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded b ut not in any prescribed area

offside inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded b ut not in any prescribed area

offside inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,403 miles

slight corrossion on o/s front inner wing next to servo

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,512 miles

rear floor corroded on cab above chassis

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,512 miles

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

cab back corroded on floor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,029 miles

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

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

all rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,796 miles

rear lense broken on n/s rev light

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,695 miles

all rear brak pipes slight corrossion

rear n/s lense broken on rev light

Fail 2 Feb 2008 76,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all rear brak pipes slight corrossion

rear n/s lense broken on rev light

Pass 29 Jan 2007 73,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rear rubber defective

Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,873 miles

front pads 75% worn..

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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R216 NRA is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R216 NRA, 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 R216 NRA registered?

R216 NRA is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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