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F507 AFL

1989 Nissan Vanette

Yellow Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

197,254 mi
Last recorded197,254 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 AFL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 197,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering idler slight play ball joint

Fail 30 Nov 2020 197,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bolt missing from gearbox bell housing

Clutch high/worn and difficult to select gears

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Previous weld repairs to door shuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper loose, recommend attention

Registration plate lights barely illuminating number plate

Vehicle has had multiple body repairs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 196,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s n/s front outer sills corroded

o/s n/s front outer steps corroded

parking brake light on

rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2019 196,708 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s n/s front outer sills corroded

o/s n/s front outer steps corroded

parking brake light on

rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2019 196,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Coolant header tank insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion in sill

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion in sill

Offside steering idler has slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 196,678 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor holed

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 196,533 miles

slight wear in n/s steering idler

slight wear in o/s steering idler

stone chip in windscreen

handbrake light on

Fail 20 Mar 2017 196,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded incorrect repair (fiberglass ) door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

handbrake light on

slight wear in n/s steering idler

slight wear in o/s steering idler

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 192,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch repaired

Offside Front wheel arch repaired

Fail 25 Feb 2016 192,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x 2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel arch repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel arch repaired

Fail 7 Sep 2010 190,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 190,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 188,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2009 188,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 184,850 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 184,843 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 181,192 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 181,192 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside outer sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area and not liklely to affect suspension, steering or brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2006 176,441 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear and both front tyres perishing

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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F507 AFL is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in Yellow with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 F507 AFL, 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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F507 AFL is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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