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R828 LJT

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,571 mi
Last recorded154,571 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 LJT
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 154,571 miles

Both front tyres are perished

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

Fuel pipes corroded running along chassis

Fail 8 Sep 2015 154,566 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside chassis rail,marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear bed . Both sides,marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter sill (5.2.6)

Both front tyres are perished

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

Fuel pipes corroded running along chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corroded panels on body covered with tape

some corrosion in both outter sills,but does not meet fail critera

Pass 5 Sep 2013 148,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 148,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,800 miles

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle,not excessive enough to fail

Fail 8 Sep 2012 144,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 29 Jul 2011 141,213 miles

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

corrosion through chassis,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 28 Jul 2011 141,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion through chassis,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 28 Jul 2010 138,237 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear exhaust bracket getting weak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 138,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear exhaust bracket getting weak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 135,736 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 135,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 129,009 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 129,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,980 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 121,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 114,840 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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R828 LJT is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R828 LJT, 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 R828 LJT registered?

R828 LJT is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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