1998 Nissan D21 2.5L Diesel · R994 FCG

The 1998 Nissan D21 presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 12 May 2025 at 198,415 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVSA entries show no advisories or defects across the last four consecutive annual tests from May 2022 to May 2025. A failed test logged on 12 May 2025 at the same mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven failure, immediately followed by a clean pass on the same day. The odometer readings trace a modest accumulation relative to the vehicle's 28-year life, averaging near 7,086 miles per year. From the 2022 test at 184,497 miles to the 2024 test at 191,871 miles the van covered only 7,374 miles across two years, then added 6,544 miles by May 2025. Such low annual use suggests light duty or periods of standing rather than hard commercial wear, though the absence of any minor advisories across this span is unusual for a vehicle of this age and may reflect test leniency rather than confirmed component condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points, as the D21's age makes hidden rust a realistic risk not captured by a clean MOT sheet. The tester recorded no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers, yet components at 198,000 miles will be original or aged and merit physical checks of brake discs, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain backlash. Given the sparse record shows no recurring mechanical faults, previous keepers likely maintained basic statutory compliance without documented neglect. The lack of tyre or wiper advisories does not confirm consumable freshness; verify tread depth and screen wash operation on viewing. This D21's history implies steady but minimal use, and a pre-purchase appraisal by a marque specialist remains prudent before commitment.