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G483 SFG

1989 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 SFG
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 98,780 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 98,780 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 91,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,696 miles

Hole in nearside front non prescribed area marked in yellow

Hydrolic clutch pipe is corroded advise replacment

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside front mirror is missing

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

Offside front non prescribed area ,drivers seat mounting area is excessively corroded

Slight bind to offside front brake

Slight play in nearside front idler arm bush

Slight radial play in steering wheel

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2011 90,644 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hydrolic clutch pipe is excessively corroded advise replacement

Nearside front mirror is missing

Nearside front steering idler arm bush is deteriorated & has slight play in it

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

Offside front floor has corroded through near drivers seat mounting point,not within a prescribed area

Slight radial play in steering wheel

offside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2011 90,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Hydrolic clutch pipe is excessively corroded advise replacement

Nearside front mirror is missing

Nearside front steering idler arm bush is deteriorated & has slight play in it

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

Offside front floor has corroded through near drivers seat mounting point,not within a prescribed area

Slight radial play in steering wheel

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,051 miles

Clutch pipe is corroded

Nearside front mirror is missing

Offside rear parking brake reading is lower than the nearside but still within limits.See print out.

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish outer tyre wall

Slight play in nearside front idler arm bush

Spare tyre defective

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,757 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer tyre wall

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre is perishing outer tyre wall

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to both front step sills

corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 7 Jan 2008 85,124 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to offside and nearside front step sills

corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,883 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 2 Jan 2007 81,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroding

offside outer headlamp glass damaged and water inside lamp

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear lens damaged

slight play front drag link end

windscreen has light scratching on offside

Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 78,086 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G483 SFG is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G483 SFG, 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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G483 SFG is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 14 December 1989.

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