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F54 JKN

1989 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,135 mi
Last recorded195,135 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 JKN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 195,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 194,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 194,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 193,975 miles

slight play in o/s an d n/s steering idlers

Pass 20 Jan 2014 193,487 miles

o/s and n/s steering idlers have slight play in

Pass 1 Feb 2013 193,017 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

Fail 17 Jan 2013 193,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

Pass 17 Jan 2012 192,148 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

Pass 28 Jan 2011 190,687 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

Fail 21 Jan 2011 190,671 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers

Pass 22 Jan 2010 189,585 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 189,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 187,973 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 187,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 186,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front outrigger is corroded, but not in a testable area

Fail 22 Jan 2008 186,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front outrigger is corroded, but not in a testable area

Pass 26 Jan 2007 183,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

o/s front chassis outrigger holed with corrosion but not in a testable area

slight play in o/s steering idler

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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F54 JKN is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F54 JKN, 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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F54 JKN is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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