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P501 DEP

1997 Nissan Fairlady

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 DEP
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 113,561 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 113,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,941 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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P501 DEP is a 1997 Nissan Fairlady in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P501 DEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P501 DEP registered?

P501 DEP is a 1997 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P501 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 DEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P501 DEP have outstanding finance?

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