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F288 NLE

1988 Nissan Vanette

Silver Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Vanette92,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 NLE
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 92,359 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubbers missing

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded

rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s steering control arm

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,359 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubbers missing

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded

rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s steering control arm

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,858 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sill

front number plate cracked

o/s/r hand brake effiency low

play in steering box and n/s steering control arm

rear bump stops missing

spare wheel missing

undertray fitted vision impaired

Fail 25 Aug 2010 88,858 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sill

front number plate cracked

o/s/r hand brake effiency low

play in steering box and n/s steering control arm

rear bump stops missing

spare wheel missing

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,174 miles

front exhaust corroded

front pads not visable

o/s/r seat has no belt

slight play in o/s steering drop arm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nail through nearside front bottom ball joint locking device.

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2008 85,327 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nail through nearside front bottom ball joint locking device.

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2007 81,564 miles

n/s/f floor pan rusty

slight play in front wheels

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering link arm left to right

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,564 miles

n/s/f floor pan rusty

slight play in front wheels

slight play in steering link arm left to right

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,529 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 77,529 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F288 NLE is a 1988 Nissan Vanette in Silver with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F288 NLE, 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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F288 NLE is a 1988 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F288 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 NLE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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