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G582 GBO

1989 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,368 mi
Last recorded55,368 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan D21101,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG582 GBO
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 55,368 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,670 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 54,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,660 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under side corroded and covered in under sill

Fail 27 Oct 2021 53,660 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under side corroded and covered in under sill

Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,438 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

under side well corroded and under sealed

Fail 2 Nov 2020 53,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/r brake binding slightly

under side well corroded and under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,426 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,916 miles

Front suspension components corroded

N/S/F anti roll bar link bushes perished

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

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

Slight play in centre propshaft bearing

Slight rear light interaction

Washers need adjusting

Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

N/S/F anti roll bar link bushes perished

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

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

Slight play in centre propshaft bearing

Slight rear light interaction

Washers need adjusting

Pass 22 May 2017 52,338 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear leaf spring u bolts well corroded

Rear leaf springs well corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

o/s/f anti-rollbar end link bushes deteriorated - on limit

Fail 22 May 2017 52,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear leaf spring u bolts well corroded

Rear leaf springs well corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

o/s/f anti-rollbar end link bushes deteriorated - on limit

Pass 20 May 2016 51,499 miles

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

Front anti - rollbar end link bushes well worn

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Washers poor

Fail 17 May 2016 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front anti - rollbar end link bushes well worn

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Washers poor

Pass 15 May 2015 50,313 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to the n/s/r body

Fail 15 May 2015 50,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to the n/s/r body

slight brake bind to the o/s/r wheel

Pass 27 May 2014 49,366 miles

both front lower swivel joints slight lift

both rear lamp units interacting slightly

brake pipes over fuel tank very difficult to inspect because of access and heavily greased

nearside front tyre perished to limits

nearside rear tyre perished to limits and worn low on centre of tread

offside front anti roll bar outer link worn

offside front brake binding and on limits-needs attention

offside front tyre perished to limits and wearing low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished to limits and wearing low on centre tread

slight dampness around steering box and on limits

some damage to centre windscreen and on limits but not obstructing drivers view-borderline pass and needs attention

various areas of vehicle underbody corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 48,662 miles

both font tyre perished ans out of shape

both rear tyres low and perished sidewalls split no cords showing

brake pipes greased diffcult to inspect

front suspension componants corroded

o/s/r wheel has slight brake bind

rear brakes imbalanced

steering box damp but not leaking at moment

Pass 18 May 2012 47,979 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes.Difficult to inspect some sections as running above fuel tank and impossible to see

nearside rear tyre tread uneven,tyre perished and wearing low

offside front brake binding slightly

offside inner track rod end slight lift and play

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside steering joint at steering box drop arm slight lift and play

slight dampness around steering box on limits

Fail 23 May 2011 47,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion to offside and nearside rear body mountings and on limits

exhaust blowing at front joint on limits

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear indicator dim

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

offside main steering arm joint slight play and will need attention

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

some steering free play at steering wheel

various areas of vehicle underbody corroded-some areas on limits

Pass 23 May 2011 47,160 miles

both front inner cv boots split

corrosion to offside and nearside rear body mountings and on limits

exhaust blowing at front joint on limits

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear indicator dim

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

offside main steering arm joint slight play and will need attention

offside rear tyre perished and wearing low

some steering free play at steering wheel

various areas of vehicle underbody corroded-some areas on limits

Pass 11 May 2010 46,381 miles

both front inner cv boots split

both rear lamps interacting slightly and on limits

corrosion to offside and nearside rear body flooring and crossmember

offside front brake binding slightly and on limits

offside front lower swivel joint slight lift

some steering free play at steering wheel

steering drop arm to nearside steering arm front ball joint slight play and lift-needs attention

unable to fully inspect offside rear brake pipes over crossmember as hidden from view

Fail 11 May 2010 46,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front inner cv boots split

both rear lamps interacting slightly and on limits

corrosion to offside and nearside rear body flooring and crossmember

offside front brake binding slightly and on limits

offside front lower swivel joint slight lift

some steering free play at steering wheel

steering drop arm to nearside steering arm front ball joint slight play and lift-needs attention

unable to fully inspect offside rear brake pipes over crossmember as hidden from view

Pass 20 May 2009 46,109 miles

both offside and nearside front inner cv boots split

clutch badly worn

offside front brake binding slightly and on limits-needs attention

some steering free play at steering wheel

Fail 20 May 2009 46,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both offside and nearside front inner cv boots split

clutch badly worn

offside front brake binding slightly and on limits-needs attention

some steering free play at steering wheel

Pass 23 May 2008 45,741 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear lights interacting slightly

nearside inner cv boot split

offside inner cv boot split

offside inner track rod end slight play

steering arm joint nearest to steering box slight play

Pass 24 May 2007 45,195 miles

see original advise sheet no. 973953047175 that still applies

Fail 23 May 2007 45,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

some steering free play at steering wheel

Pass 22 May 2006 44,294 miles

both front inner driveshaft cv boots split

both front lower swivel joints slight play

both rear spring rear bushes worn to limits

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 22 May 2006 44,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front inner driveshaft cv boots split

both front lower swivel joints slight play

both rear spring rear bushes worn to limits

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

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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G582 GBO is a 1989 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G582 GBO, 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.

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G582 GBO is a 1989 Nissan D21, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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