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E306 FGU

1988 Nissan Vanette

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,156 mi
Last recorded62,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Vanette92,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,612 miles

nearside front step starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 60,677 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,825 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust clamp loose

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,687 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,035 miles

both side rear bump stops missing

lower reading from nearside handbrake

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,947 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,131 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind off side front brake //// front number plate slight damage ///

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,174 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor body damage areas

o/s/r bump stop missing

Oil leak

o/s water tank only tied on with straps

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor body damage areas

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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E306 FGU is a 1988 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 92,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E306 FGU, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E306 FGU registered?

E306 FGU is a 1988 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E306 FGU safe to buy?

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