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G557 UUF

1990 Nissan Vanette

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 UUF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear leaf spring bush worn

rear service brake weak

under vehicle covered in undersealed front to rear

Pass 19 Aug 2023 126,708 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension rubbers are greased

under body heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 19 Aug 2023 126,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension rubbers are greased

under body heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Aug 2022 122,226 miles

Corrosion to underside and bodywork

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 122,226 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body/arches undersealed

corrosin under car

Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,459 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired all 4 wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosin under car

Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 120,087 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 120,066 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 120,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 119,617 miles

some deterioration offside outer tyre wall rear

Fail 17 May 2017 119,617 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some deterioration offside outer tyre wall rear

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,052 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 119,052 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 117,489 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 117,489 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle slighlty corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,407 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake pads not visible on inspection

nsf and osf floor showing corrosion

nsf wheel arch showing corrosion

osf door mirror req attention

spare wheel loose in its fixing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,212 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under body/chassis corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 107,212 miles

under body/chassis corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 106,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 106,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 104,851 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 104,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,858 miles

unable to acess both side rear spring hangers as coated.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 103,800 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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G557 UUF is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 G557 UUF, 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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G557 UUF is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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