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F391 LVX

1988 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Vanette92,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 LVX
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 121,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,325 miles

all previous advisories apply on re test

hand brake lever very poor operation

Fail 11 Sep 2007 114,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Corrosion throughout . Drivers side front corner and floor. Drivers side rear . Passenger side front & floor

Drivers side seat mounting coroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Side door does not open

Pass 15 Sep 2006 106,403 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 14 Sep 2006 106,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

corrosion front steps o/s & n/s

nearside rear tyre craking. both front tyres low tread

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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F391 LVX is a 1988 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F391 LVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F391 LVX?

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What year was F391 LVX registered?

F391 LVX is a 1988 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F391 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F391 LVX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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