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ELZ 4396

1999 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,704 mi
Last recorded174,704 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Nissan Vanette92,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4396
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 174,704 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step inner sill [crushed been jacked up ] (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o\s and n\s front suspension strut top inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 174,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step inner sill [crushed been jacked up ] (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o\s and n\s front suspension strut top inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 156,656 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both wiper blades split at ends

brake pipes presented heavily greased

vehicle has signs of being standing [tyre /corrosion wise ]

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,009 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 150,009 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 129,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os washer jet

Pass 14 May 2010 103,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 102,997 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 87,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 86,917 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake/suspension areas rusty

chassie box section very rusty

off side rear tyre flat

Fail 28 May 2008 73,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 73,479 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 47,758 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 15 May 2006 47,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

battery insecure

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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ELZ 4396 is a 1999 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 92,406 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 ELZ 4396, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ELZ 4396 is a 1999 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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