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L261 DLJ

1994 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,116 mi
Last recorded136,116 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 DLJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 136,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 136,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 129,138 miles

see test no. 150886667173 for advisories

Fail 15 Jun 2007 129,075 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear chassis heavily corroded. †numerous chips to windscreen. †front no. plate broken and in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 126,593 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 126,589 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front step corroded

oil leak

rear window blacked out

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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L261 DLJ is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L261 DLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L261 DLJ registered?

L261 DLJ is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L261 DLJ safe to buy?

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