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G256 YRL

1989 Nissan D21

Red Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 YRL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 48,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,231 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,555 miles

offside front tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,274 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,028 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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G256 YRL is a 1989 Nissan D21 in Red with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,943 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 G256 YRL, 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 37 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G256 YRL registered?

G256 YRL is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G256 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G256 YRL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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