NISSAN D211997 · 2.5L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for the past two decades. The last recorded test occurred in January 2006, meaning the vehicle has not undergone a formal MOT inspection in 20 years. Without recent data to verify mechanical integrity, it is impossible to establish a stable maintenance trend or confirm if the vehicle remains legal for public road use. The mileage data presents a significant discrepancy that requires immediate clarification. On January 18, 2006, the vehicle failed at 103,338 miles, yet the following day's record shows a pass at 10,338 miles. This 93,000-mile variance suggests a clerical entry error during the original testing process. If the actual mileage is indeed near 10,000 miles after 29 years, the vehicle has suffered from extreme inactivity, which often leads to perished seals, degraded fluids, and seized components rather than mechanical wear. The 2006 failure highlighted specific issues with the suspension and exhaust. The tester flagged both nearside and offside front shock absorbers for negligible damping, alongside an exhaust system that was not adequately supported. Given the age of the vehicle and the long period of stagnation, a buyer must inspect for extensive structural corrosion on the chassis and check for rubber suspension bushes that have cracked or perished. Brake calipers should also be examined for seized pistons, as low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to internal rusting within the braking system.