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Y228 BGC

2001 Nissan D21

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,232 mi
Last recorded156,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan D2194,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 BGC
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 156,232 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

corrosion to underside and rear chassis rails BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Mar 2023 149,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,252 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear wings , and exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,002 miles

Front floor rusted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches rusted

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 138,998 miles

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

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

Front floor rusted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches rusted

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 133,940 miles

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

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 130,844 miles

Chassis rusted

Offside Front Floor rusted

Fail 24 May 2018 130,840 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis rusted

Offside Front Floor rusted

Pass 26 May 2017 127,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 25 May 2017 127,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face perished and split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,035 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise chassis rusty

advise condition of exhaust

advise oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,024 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise chassis rusty

advise condition of exhaust

advise oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 118,287 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 118,287 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 112,903 miles

offside front tyre punctured 30x9.5015

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,532 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,532 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 87,618 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,758 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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Y228 BGC is a 2001 Nissan D21 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 94,555 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 Y228 BGC, 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 25 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y228 BGC is a 2001 Nissan D21, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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