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R818 KMW

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208 mi
Last recorded208 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 KMW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 3 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 150,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 149,298 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 147,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 143,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 140,712 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f inner tyre walls slight perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 138,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 135,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 133,780 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 126,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,653 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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R818 KMW is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R818 KMW, 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 R818 KMW registered?

R818 KMW is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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