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J278 DYN

1992 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,298 mi
Last recorded182,298 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 DYN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 182,298 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 180,744 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 180,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 178,691 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 178,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 176,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 176,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 173,701 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 173,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 171,845 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 171,839 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 171,714 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 171,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 170,600 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 170,599 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 166,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 160,128 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 160,117 miles

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.

Pass 29 May 2008 158,358 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 150,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 143,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 143,865 miles

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?

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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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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