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R972 YJC

1998 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan D21103,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 YJC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,779 miles

chassis corroding in several areas

damage repaired vehicle

w/marks on o/s/f screen

Fail 14 Feb 2007 95,777 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis is corroding in several areas

damage repaired

w/marks on o/s/f screen

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 85,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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R972 YJC is a 1998 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 103,220 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 R972 YJC, 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 28 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R972 YJC registered?

R972 YJC is a 1998 Nissan D21, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R972 YJC safe to buy?

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