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J294 PNM

1992 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 PNM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 125,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 122,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 122,204 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2010 122,172 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 119,741 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2009 119,741 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 116,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 113,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 113,786 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 110,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 110,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J294 PNM is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J294 PNM, 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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J294 PNM is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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