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R69 GYJ

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,198 mi
Last recorded55,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 GYJ
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 55,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,747 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,746 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,641 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 54,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES AT LSV VALVE AND AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH split (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,611 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 44,630 miles

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 19 Aug 2009 44,630 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,333 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,785 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 12,466 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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R69 GYJ is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R69 GYJ, 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 R69 GYJ registered?

R69 GYJ is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R69 GYJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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