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R866 XBW

1997 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 XBW
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas of advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,442 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 76,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 76,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded,not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear various areas of corrosion on chassis, body and suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,900 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear various areas of corrosion on chassis, body and suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavily wax oiled

Fail 9 Feb 2021 999,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Heavily wax oiled

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,467 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight brake bind nsf

Fail 19 May 2014 42,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,753 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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R866 XBW is a 1997 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R866 XBW, 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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R866 XBW is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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