NISSAN D211997 · 2.5L DIESEL

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is rated as failing, with a trend of worsening rather than stable or improving. The most recent MOT on 2026-06-18 at 127,698 miles failed, confirming that the vehicle has not passed inspection since the 2016 test. This failure is directly linked to the 2016 test, which was conducted at exactly 127,698 miles and marked an Offside Front Vehicle structure failure due to excessive corrosion. The 2015 test at 124,685 miles also failed, indicating that the 2016 test was not the result of a single-day failure but rather a sustained condition where corrosion was the primary driver of the failure. Regarding the maintenance pattern, the data suggests a significant gap in upkeep between the 2015 and 2014 tests. The 2015 test at 124,685 miles passed with no defects, whereas the 2014 test at 122,505 miles failed. This abrupt drop in condition between two years apart, followed by another failure at 127,698 miles, indicates that basic upkeep was likely skipped during the 2015-2016 period. The rapid accumulation of miles since the 2015 pass, despite the vehicle being only 29 years old, points to a lack of regular maintenance. The 2016 test failure at 127,698 miles is not an isolated incident but rather a consequence of the 2015 test, suggesting that the corrosion and binding issues were not addressed before the 2016 inspection. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and corrosion in the offside suspension and brakes. The 2016 test identified a severe corrosion on the Offside Front Vehicle structure and Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting, which are critical areas for inspection. The 2015 test failure noted an excessively corroded Offside Front front brake binding, and the 2014 test failure recorded excessively corroded Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting. These recurring faults indicate that the suspension and braking systems have not been properly maintained, leading to binding and structural compromise. The buyer must verify that the suspension bushes and coil springs are in good condition, that the brake discs are free of rust, and that the brake binding is not compromised, given that the 2016 and 2015 failures were directly linked to these specific components.