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F466 OPU

1989 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,550 mi
Last recorded103,550 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 OPU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,928 miles

front registration plate is damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2008 99,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate is damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 95,576 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2007 95,574 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust downpipe bracket is insecure

nearside lower engine cover is insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,927 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 89,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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F466 OPU is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 97,597 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 F466 OPU, 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 37 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 F466 OPU registered?

F466 OPU is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F466 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F466 OPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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