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G653 DOV

1989 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,058 mi
Last recorded15,058 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 DOV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,058 miles

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

ref all previous advsiorys to test number752816187096

Fail 28 Mar 2007 15,056 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine under tray insecure †various oil leaks †cracking/perrishing to various steering/suspension bushes †cracking to both front flexi brake hoses †n/s/f & both rear tyres verey badly cracked

slight blow from exhaust †none structural corrosion to floor pans

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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G653 DOV is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G653 DOV, 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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G653 DOV is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G653 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G653 DOV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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