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N53 PAE

1996 Nissan MPV

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,162 mi
Last recorded181,162 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan MPV140,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 PAE
MakeNissan
ModelMPV
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 181,162 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 174,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 174,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,933 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 166,932 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 156,983 miles

corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 3 Apr 2009 156,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 5 Apr 2008 150,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear no. plate fading

Pass 5 Apr 2008 150,703 miles

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

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

rear no. plate fading

Fail 4 Apr 2007 145,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 145,220 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 138,358 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 138,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N53 PAE is a 1996 Nissan MPV in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N53 PAE, 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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What year was N53 PAE registered?

N53 PAE is a 1996 Nissan MPV, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N53 PAE safe to buy?

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