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F492 NFJ

1989 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 NFJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 100,999 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr & nsr tyres are car tyres/not van tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,745 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 95,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2006 95,724 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F492 NFJ is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F492 NFJ, 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.

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What year was F492 NFJ registered?

F492 NFJ is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F492 NFJ safe to buy?

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