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F995 SDD

1988 Nissan D21

Grey Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan D21106,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF995 SDD
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 84,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear load bed heavily corroded - mounts corroded -

Fail 9 May 2025 84,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear load bed heavily corroded - mounts corroded -

Fail 2 Apr 2025 84,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central body mount corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r chassis corroded by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,254 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 18 Jul 2023 82,252 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,430 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,027 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside has been under sealed heavily.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,696 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Park brake grabs upon uptake (1/2 way) not smooth in operation.

Vehicle emissions have only just met the minimum requirements at full operating temperature, further service/adjustment required.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,941 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,430 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within perscribed area

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,545 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe rusty,various rust under car,n/s/f link arm bushes perrishing.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,042 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty various suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,826 miles

oil leak various rust under car steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,735 miles

slight exhaust blow & crumbly front tyres low tread various rust under van rear steel brake pipes rusting slight wear in n/s/f bottom joint o/s handbrake low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,995 miles

front tyres low & n/s/r perrishing various rust under car & chassis rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,038 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F995 SDD is a 1988 Nissan D21 in Grey with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F995 SDD, 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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F995 SDD is a 1988 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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