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R640 YPW

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 YPW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis rusty

exhaust thin/rusty

front and rear suspension rusty/flakey

sills / backs of sills corroded

steering components rusty

underside dry / rusty

various body panels corroded/holed

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,792 miles

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

front and rear suspension rusty/flakey

underside dry/rusty/flakey floor/chassis etc

Pass 1 Nov 2010 77,641 miles

underside dry/rusty/ flakey all suspension and chassis/floor

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,542 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

suspension rusty/flakey

underside dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,967 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 75,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 75,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,439 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

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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R640 YPW is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R640 YPW, 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 R640 YPW registered?

R640 YPW is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R640 YPW safe to buy?

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