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H398 YTO

1991 Nissan D21

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,538 mi
Last recorded192,538 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan D21124,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 YTO
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 192,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 189,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 189,163 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Underside of body Corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 185,062 miles

Nearside Front Body corroded behind bumper

Under body corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 185,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension hanger marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension hanger marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body corroded behind bumper

Offside Front Body corroded behind bumper

Under body corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 180,671 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front section behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all floor of body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2019 180,670 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting also around fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front body section behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all floor of body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2019 180,664 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holled and weak plus chassis around fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner wings holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front valance holled and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 174,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 174,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 167,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 160,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat belt fraying slightly on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 154,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 147,680 miles

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

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

corrosion in pick up body

Pass 13 Jul 2012 141,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 137,670 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 132,492 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 129,696 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 126,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corrosion on both chassis members from front to rear

Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,361 miles

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

offside outer sill panel corroded thin at bottom of B post

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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H398 YTO is a 1991 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1991 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 124,792 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 H398 YTO, 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 35 years old, this Nissan D21 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H398 YTO is a 1991 Nissan D21, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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