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M214 VAK

1995 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,873 mi
Last recorded120,873 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 VAK
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 120,872 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front position lamps do not come in the first position (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Offside slight play/wear in steering idler

Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,839 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Offside slight play/wear in steering idler

Fail 29 Jun 2019 120,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight movement detected in steering idler assembly.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area hole: vehicle has full chassis front to rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp pattern's weak.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,420 miles

Exhaust Rubber Missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Sills Corroded

Under Body Heavily Undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2018 117,419 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust Rubber Missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Sills Corroded

Under Body Heavily Undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Slight oil leak from O/S/R driveshaft seal

Fail 16 Nov 2016 116,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Slight oil leak from O/S/R driveshaft seal

Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,066 miles

all vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly

n/s/f idler arms slight play-n/s/f ball joint slight play

rear exhaust box corroded and minor leak-front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 114,066 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f/ inner bottom wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f/ inner inner bottom wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r/ inner backing sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r/ outer sill under slide door holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f/ inner top arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f/ lower inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f/ top inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r/ inner backing sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r/ lower inner arch holed- (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid check wipers (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating rear x2 (3.7.B.3)

front pads wearing low-n/s/f/ idler arm slight play-n/s/f/ balljoint slight play

rear exhaust box corroded and minor leak-all wheel arches covered-

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,775 miles

Headlight adjusters tight in operation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front bumpstop missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Underseal applied to vehicle, making full inspection difficult

Fail 10 Jan 2014 109,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear bump stops missing and mounts slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to nearside sill

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,987 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,730 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,668 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,859 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 80,501 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,112 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,445 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 68,445 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M214 VAK is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 104,226 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 M214 VAK, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M214 VAK is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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