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F219 UGL

1988 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,507 mi
Last recorded39,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 UGL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 39,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 38,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,868 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 32,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,014 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both and upper ball joint ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,600 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 26,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 20,162 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 18,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 18,672 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 18,567 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 18,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,300 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,810 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,632 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,342 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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F219 UGL is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F219 UGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F219 UGL registered?

F219 UGL is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F219 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F219 UGL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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