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D551 CAY

1987 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Nissan Vanette91,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 CAY
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 104,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 103,134 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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D551 CAY is a 1987 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 91,864 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 D551 CAY, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D551 CAY registered?

D551 CAY is a 1987 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 4 April 1987.

Is D551 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 CAY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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