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H262 XAM

1990 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

299,220 mi
Last recorded299,220 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 XAM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 299,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 297,702 miles

Front Crossmember Rusty

Nearside Bulkhead, Under Bonnet Rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Wing Rusty

Offside Front Inner Wing Rusty

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 297,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember Rusty

Nearside Bulkhead, Under Bonnet Rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Wing Rusty

Offside Front Inner Wing Rusty

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror Glass Damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2023 296,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 294,941 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front steering box has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside fuel pipe corroded ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 294,902 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear registration plate light inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front steering box has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front low ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside fuel pipe corroded ()

Nearside Front nearside front wheel doesn't spin

Pass 7 Sep 2021 293,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside front fuel pipe corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly offside rear parking brake grabbing slightly ( need repair or adjustment ) (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 293,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside front fuel pipe corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high offside front headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly offside rear parking brake grabbing slightly ( need repair or adjustment ) (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 291,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside low ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside front door slightly play in door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 291,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside front upper support bush from steering rack ( mark in yellow ) extensively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working nearside front position light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp are incorrectly positioned front offside headlamp incorrect positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside low ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside front door slightly play in door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 290,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 288,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 287,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 285,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 285,571 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 284,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 282,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 280,326 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 278,637 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 277,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 275,660 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Sep 2009 273,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 272,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 272,097 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 269,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 265,631 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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H262 XAM is a 1990 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 114,471 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 H262 XAM, 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 36 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H262 XAM registered?

H262 XAM is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H262 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H262 XAM 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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