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G389 SPN

1990 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 SPN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 137,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 128,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 128,771 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,756 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 117,752 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 111,910 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,408 miles

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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G389 SPN is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G389 SPN, 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 G389 SPN registered?

G389 SPN is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G389 SPN safe to buy?

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