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M740 UYA

1995 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Nissan D2196,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 UYA
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 104,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel REAR BRAKE IMBALLANCE 70% (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached BOLT BROKEN OFF (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,076 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 103,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,316 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 101,316 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both center silencer mountings are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,177 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH LAMP LENSES ARE FULL OF DIRT (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 94,812 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 94,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,499 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,379 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,304 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 80,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG ABOVE THE AXLE REQUIRES WELDING (6.1.B.2)

THE OFFSIDE REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,073 miles

both front lower ball joint boots are perished also the steel brake pipes beside the fuel tank are starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,567 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls are starting to perish and both rear axle bump stops are missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 60,165 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,928 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,696 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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M740 UYA is a 1995 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,553 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 M740 UYA, 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 31 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M740 UYA registered?

M740 UYA is a 1995 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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