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L132 OVW

1994 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 OVW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,752cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 57,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 57,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner CORROSION INNER LOWER STEP

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 57,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner CORROSION INNER LOWER STEP

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,730 miles

off side parking brake effort low and slow

steering linkage ball joint dust covers cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,730 miles

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

off side parking brake effort low and slow

steering linkage ball joint dust covers cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,277 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS CRACKING

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,653 miles

slight play in steering joints and ball joint dust covers cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,660 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 54,660 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,988 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2008 43,789 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2008 43,756 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,711 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 42,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on their outer edges.

Some play in offside front wheel bearing.

Some play in offside steering idler.

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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L132 OVW is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,752cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 98,268 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 L132 OVW, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L132 OVW registered?

L132 OVW is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L132 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L132 OVW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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