Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Nissan D22?

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 1999 Nissan D22?

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 1999 Nissan D22?

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.

How many 1999 Nissan D22 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 Nissan D22 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 269 vehicles, the 1999 Nissan D22 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan D22?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Nissan D22 are: Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (44.4% of vehicles), Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (42.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (39.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Nissan D22?

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 D22 (1999)

269 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.5% first-time pass rate

1999 Nissan D22

CarHunch analysed 269 real MOT records for the 1999 Nissan D22. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Nissan D22's 70.5% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by nearly 10 percentage points, and nearly a third of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant red flag for any prospective buyer. Reliability is a genuine concern with this model; expect roughly 3.7 failures and 18 advisories per test, suggesting structural wear and deterioration across multiple systems.

At an average mileage of 109,639 km, these are well-used workhorses, but that alone doesn't explain the weak test performance—many 25-year-old trucks carry similar mileage without this failure rate. Before purchasing, have a trusted mechanic inspect the chassis, braking system, and suspension thoroughly, as these areas are likely where the failures cluster; a pre-buy inspection here is not optional.

We have limited data for the 1999 Nissan D22 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

31.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.74

Over 11.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 81k–124k

For context

These stats describe 269 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 269 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 44.4%

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 42.7%

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 39.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 32.7%

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated · Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 25.8%

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Other issues 24.3%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 Nissan D22

Based on MOT data from 269 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	266	70.5%	3.72

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,258 Nissan D22 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 38.9%

2,045

Blue 30%

1,579

Red 11.6%

610

White 8.4%

443

Black 4.2%

219

Green 3.3%

176

Grey 2.9%

154

Orange 0.5%

Yellow 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Nissan D22 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

101,477

typical

80,708

low mileage

124,489

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Nissan D22 vehicles fall between 80,708 and 124,489 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 80,708 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 80,708–124,489 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Nissan D22s sit.

⚠ Over 168,060 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Nissan D22 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 12% of 1999 Nissan D22s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.74

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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