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W166 MCD

2000 Nissan D21

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,935 mi
Last recorded123,935 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Nissan D21100,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 MCD
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in multiple places

front suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,935 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in multiple places

front suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022

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

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front start of corrosion floorpan

Offside start of corrosion sill

both seatbelts slightly frayed

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

start of corrosion by body mounts

start of corrosion chassis in multiple places

Fail 16 Jun 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all position lamps not working (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front start of corrosion floorpan

Offside start of corrosion sill

both seatbelts slightly frayed

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

start of corrosion by body mounts

start of corrosion chassis in multiple places

Fail 6 May 2021 122,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front corrosion floorpan

Offside start of corrosion by body mount

Offside start of corrosion sill

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both seat belts slightly frayed

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth

Pass 7 May 2020 118,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body floor corroded

both sills corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear of chassis covered in underseal

Fail 26 Mar 2020 118,684 miles

Additional braking device inoperative compensator (1.5 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body floor corroded

both sills corroded

o/s front upper suspension arm corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear of chassis covered in underseal

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing as brake is binding

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,695 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,297 miles

underside dirty at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underside dirty at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,614 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,827 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 71,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,968 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,295 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 46,295 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,252 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 42,252 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,278 miles

both rear light lens are cracked but are not showing white light to the rear

rear exhaust bracket is broken but a temporary repair has been carried out

Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W166 MCD is a 2000 Nissan D21 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 100,054 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 W166 MCD, 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 26 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W166 MCD is a 2000 Nissan D21, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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