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J277 JAT

1992 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

100,682 mi
Last recorded100,682 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 JAT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 100,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 99,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle SLOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 97,175 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

gearbox mounting defective rear

steering idler slight free play

Fail 21 Sep 2023 97,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

steering idler slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,777 miles

n/s/f upper arch corroded

o/s/r body damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f slow imbalance 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake low 51% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability spring insecure (leaf spring across axle) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2021 92,830 miles

clutch fluid leaking fluid

Fail 24 Jun 2021 92,830 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at chassis leg and steering column (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower hub at ball joint fouling cross over leaf spring

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,320 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

rear leaf spring bushes worn

vehicle leaning to the offside

Nearside Front brake hose securing bolt snapped

Nearside Front floor to bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,987 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at brake cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake hose securing bolt snapped

Nearside Front floor to bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

rear leaf spring bushes worn

vehicle leaning to the offside

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,404 miles

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

bolt broken on n/s/f brake flexi bracket

Fail 23 Jul 2015 84,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bolt broken on n/s/f brake flexi bracket

Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,406 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

No spare wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,401 miles

Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

No spare wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,642 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,630 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,583 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,076 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,143 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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J277 JAT is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,150 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 Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J277 JAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J277 JAT is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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