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R691 GMR

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,159 mi
Last recorded139,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 GMR
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,159 miles

front valance corroded

propshaft centre bearing damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 139,145 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front valance corroded

propshaft centre bearing damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 136,311 miles

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

n/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 136,311 miles

n/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2009 134,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 134,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

propshaft centre bearing deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 130,628 miles

propshaft centre bearing deterioratd

Pass 29 Aug 2007 127,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

propshaft centre support rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2006 123,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes † on o/s/r corrioded

Fail 30 Aug 2006 123,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes † on o/s/r corrioded

Fail 22 Feb 2006 123,223 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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R691 GMR is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R691 GMR, 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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R691 GMR is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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