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R386 VLT

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 VLT
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 154,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside rear brake low on performance

Fail 30 Jul 2010 154,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

center propshaft bearing worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 148,022 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Aug 2008 142,351 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 135,816 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 135,798 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 128,094 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside rear light lens (reversing light) broken - no white light showing to the rear from taillight or brake light

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2005 122,109 miles

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

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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R386 VLT is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R386 VLT, 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 R386 VLT registered?

R386 VLT is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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