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G197 VBJ

1989 Nissan Vanette

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2006 88,299 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

legal limit only on inner edge of off side rear tyre

slight play in off side steering idler

some parts of exterior bodywork and front bumper corroding

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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G197 VBJ is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G197 VBJ, 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 G197 VBJ registered?

G197 VBJ is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G197 VBJ safe to buy?

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