1997 Nissan D21 2.5L Diesel · P490 BRU
1997 Nissan D21 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 141,602 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN D21
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P490 BRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 141,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P490 BRU Mileage History
- 08/08/2022139,828 mi
- 09/05/2024140,136 mi+308 mi
- 06/05/2025141,602 mi+1,466 mi
Average of roughly 647 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P490 BRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan D21 (P490 BRU) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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