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R226 BAF

1997 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,586 mi
Last recorded125,586 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 BAF
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 125,586 miles

rear swinging shackle bushes worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 125,586 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear swinging shackle bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 124,480 miles

centre cross member corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 122,534 miles

advise headlight dim

chassis corroded at rear

Fail 27 Feb 2009 122,534 miles

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

advise headlight dim

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2008 118,665 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2008 118,657 miles

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

o/s/f wheel binding

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 114,425 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 114,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside 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 a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s & o/s rear spring front bushes worn

o/s chassis corroded near bodymount & spring mount.

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 28 Feb 2006 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both n/s and o/s chassis from front to back are shaly but showing no signs of deteriation

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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R226 BAF is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R226 BAF, 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 R226 BAF registered?

R226 BAF is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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