MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Some corrosion O/S Rear
Corrosion rear lower N/S Front wheel arch.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer sill corroded.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S Rear axle seal leaking
N/S front wing corroded
N/S sliding door corroded
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
Various areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Low down on bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
N/S Rear axle seal leaking
N/S front wing corroded
N/S sliding door corroded
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
Various areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S Rear axle seal leaking
N/S Rear indicator damaged
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Various areas of corrosion,not within prescribed ares
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S Rear axle seal leaking
N/S Rear indicator damaged
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Various areas of corrosion,not within prescribed ares
Handbrake only just met minimum efficiency
N/S & O/S Rear bump stops missing
N/S axle shaft oil seal leaking
N/S under sill corroded
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Radiator leaking
Small area of corrosion o/s rear cross tube
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Handbrake only just met minimum efficiency
N/S & O/S Rear bump stops missing
N/S axle shaft oil seal leaking
N/S under sill corroded
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outside (4.1.E.1)
Radiator leaking
Small area of corrosion o/s rear cross tube
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear lenses damaged but servisable
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bracket on n/s sill badly corroded.
oil leak n/s/r hub.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?
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J278 DYN is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J278 DYN, 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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J278 DYN is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 6 July 1992.
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