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L196 UTC

1994 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 100,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 100,426 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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L196 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L196 UTC, 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 L196 UTC registered?

L196 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L196 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 UTC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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