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H537 VVJ

1990 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,846 mi
Last recorded46,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan D21114,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH537 VVJ
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 46,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,040 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,594 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,252 miles

All tyres are perished

Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

All tyres are perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,265 miles

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres are perished

Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres are perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,012 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,377 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Aug 2013 35,377 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2012 33,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 33,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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H537 VVJ is a 1990 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H537 VVJ, 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 H537 VVJ registered?

H537 VVJ is a 1990 Nissan D21, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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