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H512 BTA

1990 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

143,292 mi
Last recorded143,292 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 BTA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 143,292 miles

Both rear tail lights cracked

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Washer jet innoperative

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

pick up bed corroded near mounting points

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 143,294 miles

n.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s rear lamp lens damaged/cracked

pick up bed becoming corroded

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

slight lift in both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints and boots slightly perrished

Fail 13 May 2025 143,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s rear lamp lens damaged/cracked

pick up bed becoming corroded

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

slight lift in both front lower suspension arm lower ball joints and boots slightly perrished

Pass 24 May 2024 143,292 miles

Steering box has slight leak.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded (previously welded)

n/s/f steering arm (idler arm) has slight play.

Pass 16 May 2023 143,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 142,251 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 142,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 141,451 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front side of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front side of inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front anti-roll bar drop link rubber bushes perished

both front bottom ball joint rubber gaiters perished

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

front cross member corroded

general corrosion around middle vehicle body mounts, however not excessive

middle exhaust rubber perished/split however system still supported adequately

offside rear bump stop striker plate corroded

rear brake pipes leading to rear cylinders becoming corroded

battery tray prescribed area is excessively corroded in offside front upper wheel arch

Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,821 miles

both fuel lines slightly corroded

both rear link brake pipes becoming corroded

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

o.s rear suspension leaf spring,front bush slightly worn

steering box damp/possible slight leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,388 miles

both fuel lines becoming corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal anti slip/rubber becoming worn

o.s front anti roll bar end link bushes cracked/perrished

o.s front lower suspension arm,rear bush becoming cracked

o.s front suspension damper lower bush becoming worn

rear brake compensator possibly part seized

rear chassis and and bed becoming corroded and has previous repairs

rear suspension bump stops missing

steering box damp/slight leak around seal

Fail 11 Aug 2014 140,387 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both fuel lines becoming corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal anti slip/rubber becoming worn

o.s front anti roll bar end link bushes cracked/perrished

o.s front lower suspension arm,rear bush becoming cracked

o.s front suspension damper lower bush becoming worn

rear brake compensator possibly part seized

rear chassis and and bed becoming corroded and has previous repairs

rear suspension bump stops missing

steering box damp/slight leak around seal

Pass 25 Mar 2013 139,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 139,470 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 138,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 138,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 137,106 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 137,106 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 135,190 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 135,190 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 132,432 miles

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted, but seal goos and cap provides pressure against seal when fitted. Advise proper cap sought and fitted.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 132,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted, but seal goos and cap provides pressure against seal when fitted. Advise proper cap sought and fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 132,432 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 130,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 130,307 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 130,307 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 127,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 125,943 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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H512 BTA is a 1990 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 H512 BTA, 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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H512 BTA is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 28 November 1990.

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