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N393 NCW

1996 Nissan MPV

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,556 mi
Last recorded179,556 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan MPV140,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 NCW
MakeNissan
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 179,556 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 179,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 162,413 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 162,413 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 145,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 145,786 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 26 May 2010 129,592 miles

cross rear axle brake pipe corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 15 Apr 2010 129,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cross rear axle brake pipe in poor conditions

exhaust system in poor condition

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 22 Feb 2009 107,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 107,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,938 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 99,937 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N393 NCW is a 1996 Nissan MPV in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 140,111 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 MPV fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N393 NCW, 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 30 years old, this Nissan MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N393 NCW is a 1996 Nissan MPV, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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