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M317 VHK

1995 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,808 mi
Last recorded100,808 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 VHK
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Apr 2022 100,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,153 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,151 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jun 2020 100,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,100 miles

Front brake imbalance at 30%, nearside reading low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside front idler arm movement (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 100,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake imbalance at 30%, nearside reading low

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside front idler arm movement (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,635 miles

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,857 miles

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

slight corrosion on front wheel arches

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,813 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 81,812 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,391 miles

Front service brake veers left

Nearside rear light lens cluster damaged

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced, nearside lower effort

Wear in both steering idlers

Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front service brake veers left

Nearside rear light lens cluster damaged

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced, nearside lower effort

Wear in both steering idlers

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 66,720 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,039 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 54,823 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,767 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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M317 VHK is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M317 VHK, 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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M317 VHK is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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