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R486 BMB

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,291 mi
Last recorded147,291 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 BMB
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 147,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 140,073 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 130,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 122,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 122,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 111,687 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

general condition of chassis corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Aug 2007 100,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 89,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R486 BMB is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R486 BMB, 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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R486 BMB is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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