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G725 BLV

1989 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 BLV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,330 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 105,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,330 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 105,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,239 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,005 miles

Oil leak

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

possible leak from o/s/r wheel cylinder

slight play in a steering component

unable to see chasis plate/ number

welding repair to n/s/f not fully covered corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,005 miles

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

Oil leak

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

possible leak from o/s/r wheel cylinder

slight play in a steering component

unable to see chasis plate/ number

welding repair to n/s/f not fully covered corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,587 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,386 miles

all tyre outer side walls perished

exhaust box baffles loose

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,386 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyre outer side walls perished

exhaust box baffles loose

Fail 26 Aug 2009 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid over offside rear brake back plate no leak found

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge (unevenly)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

fluid over offside rear brake back plate no leak found

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge (unevenly)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 68,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2006 67,762 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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G725 BLV is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G725 BLV, 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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G725 BLV is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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