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N173 VLJ

2006 Nissan MPV

Black Diesel 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,638 mi
Last recorded141,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMPV
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,638 miles

Damage to O/S of vehicle.

Front tyres badly perished

Fuel tank damaged

Underside corroded

Unidentifiable knocking in suspension.

Fail 24 May 2016 141,636 miles

Offside Steering arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Damage to O/S/F of vehicle

Front tyres badly perished.

Fuel tank damaged.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Underside corroded.

The weld repair to O/S steering arm is dangerous

Fail 19 Apr 2016 141,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Damage to O/S/F of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre soft.

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,984 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,615 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 115,656 miles

nsr tyre perishing...

osr tyre perishing...

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen...

nsf tyre wearing heavy on outer edge...

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,372 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

chip in windscreen...

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,703 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan MPV?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
5,571
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 56
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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N173 VLJ is a 2006 Nissan MPV in Black with a 2,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Nissan MPV fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N173 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N173 VLJ registered?

N173 VLJ is a 2006 Nissan MPV, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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