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H281 XAM

1990 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 XAM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,459 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroding away

centre prop-shaft do'nut debonded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop links worn

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

rear silencer heavily patched with minor blows

underbody brake and fuel pipes heavily undersealed

whole underbody of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 94,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroding away

centre prop-shaft do'nut debonded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop links worn

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

rear silencer heavily patched with minor blows

underbody brake and fuel pipes heavily undersealed

whole underbody of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 93,974 miles

all flexible brake hoses have some perishing

exhaust system patched throughout with minor blows

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly weak

offside outer CV gaiter has slight leak

Fail 21 Nov 2007 93,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all flexible brake hoses have some perishing

exhaust system patched throughout with minor blows

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly weak

offside outer CV gaiter has slight leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,258 miles

minor blow from front exhaust

rear silencer starting to split with minor blow

some corrosion to brake pipes generally

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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H281 XAM is a 1990 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H281 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H281 XAM registered?

H281 XAM is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is H281 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 XAM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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