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C708 VWD

1985 Nissan Stanza

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,296 mi
Last recorded43,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Nissan Stanza68,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC708 VWD
MakeNissan
ModelStanza
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under side showing signs of corrosion ///

Fail 31 May 2011 43,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under side showing signs of corrosion ///

Pass 21 May 2010 41,426 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2010 41,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,891 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 40,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Nissan Stanza?

Based on 1,045 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
790
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
constant velocity joint gaiter split 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
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C708 VWD is a 1985 Nissan Stanza in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Stanza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 68,372 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 Stanza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C708 VWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Stanza typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan Stanza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C708 VWD registered?

C708 VWD is a 1985 Nissan Stanza, first registered on 18 September 1985.

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