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G156 ETJ

1990 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 ETJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,521 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,276 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,276 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 69,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 69,430 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,924 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,723 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Nov 2005 61,609 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 61,609 miles

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

frount pipe seam rusty

rear flexi brake pipe surface cracks adv next year

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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G156 ETJ is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 99,044 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 G156 ETJ, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G156 ETJ registered?

G156 ETJ is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G156 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G156 ETJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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