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L389 RVW

1994 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,967 mi
Last recorded146,967 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 RVW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 137,656 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 137,615 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 133,801 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 130,329 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 130,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 122,590 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 111,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,455 miles

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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L389 RVW is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L389 RVW, 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 L389 RVW registered?

L389 RVW is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 July 1994.

Is L389 RVW safe to buy?

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