Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD (1991)

179 real MOT outcomes analysed

1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD

CarHunch is tracking 179 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1991 D21 is essentially un-driveable on UK roads: zero of the 179 vehicles analysed achieved an MOT pass, compared to the 80% UK average. The diesel variants, which make up 78% of the sample, fared no better at 0%, suggesting the age and condition of surviving examples makes them uniformly unfit for legal use.

These trucks are 33 years old and largely off the road—the complete absence of MOT data on mileage and defects reflects that most survivors are either non-functional or used off-road only. If you're considering one, don't expect to make it MOT-legal without a full mechanical rebuild; your money is better spent on a younger workhorse.

MOT statistics not available

We have 179 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1991 Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (78%)	140	0%	0
Petrol (22%)	39	0%	0

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Other model years — Nissan D21 1 Ton Pick Up 4WD:

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993