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R508 GKK

1998 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,168 mi
Last recorded121,168 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 GKK
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 121,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 120,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember spare wheel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 120,422 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 120,422 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 119,398 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 119,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 118,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,736 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,251 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,220 miles

Offside and Nearside rear bump stops are missing.

Spare tyre badly cracking / splitting ( Not usuable )

Fail 4 Dec 2014 103,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear bump stops are missing.

Spare tyre badly cracking / splitting ( Not usuable )

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,765 miles

ALL front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Rear propshaft centre bearing busshing deteriorating.

Spare tyre tread is splitting / tearing.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 98,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

ALL front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Rear propshaft centre bearing busshing deteriorating.

Spare tyre tread is splitting / tearing.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,310 miles

exhaust centre mounting loose/damaged but system still secure.

near side and off side front lower swivel gaiters in poor condition but not causing ingress of dirt/water.

near side front wheel bearing play near limit.

off side rear tyre getting low on edges of treads

Fail 17 Nov 2012 94,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre mounting loose/damaged but system still secure.

near side and off side front lower swivel gaiters in poor condition but not causing ingress of dirt/water.

near side front wheel bearing play near limit.

off side rear tyre getting low on edges of treads

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,471 miles

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

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

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

rear brake lines slight deterioration

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,122 miles

antifreeze should be changed every 6 years

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,968 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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R508 GKK is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R508 GKK, 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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What year was R508 GKK registered?

R508 GKK is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R508 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 GKK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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