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R699 FGC

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,869 mi
Last recorded167,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 FGC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 167,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 167,869 miles

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 160,098 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs worn border line

Pass 13 Jul 2010 154,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 147,389 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2008 139,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 124,747 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 105,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 90,584 miles

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

Offside 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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R699 FGC is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R699 FGC, 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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R699 FGC is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R699 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 FGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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