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R967 WFM

1997 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,202 mi
Last recorded130,202 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan D21107,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 WFM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 130,202 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all rear leaf spring bushes cracking

both front bump stops missing

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

nearside rear body brace broken

offside rear axle bump stop missing

power steering belt loose

rear number plate cracked

towbar wrong type for vehicle advised not to use

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 127,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 127,961 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 118,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 118,566 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

suspect chassis could be twisted

vehicle listing heavily to o/s/f but cannot see any obvious defect which would cause this problem

Pass 3 Oct 2005 117,069 miles

Both front shockers

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

Parts replaced O/S joint O/S tre rear brakes repaired front pads replaced Several dents on front wings Spare tyre illegal

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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R967 WFM is a 1997 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R967 WFM, 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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R967 WFM is a 1997 Nissan D21, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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