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N549 ENE

2008 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,909 mi
Last recorded212,909 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Vanette126,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 ENE
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 212,909 miles

Coil springs rusty

Oil leak

Play in all suspension

Suspension rubbers poor / worn

Fail 3 Mar 2015 168,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

seat belts twisted

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 163,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 156,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 156,648 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 150,521 miles

both rear tyre walls deterioated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 150,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre walls deterioated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 144,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 144,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 138,870 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 138,870 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 130,754 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 130,754 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 121,127 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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N549 ENE is a 2008 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 126,296 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 N549 ENE, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N549 ENE is a 2008 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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