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G94 TCD

1990 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,972 mi
Last recorded180,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 TCD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 180,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 180,962 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Step corroded but not within prescribed areas. Not affecting structural integrity.

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

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 179,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes at front corroding from junction box and master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering joints/linkage and n/s front steering idler bush. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer door steps/outer sills and front and rear outer wheel arches corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor pan corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill/out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play/movement in both front seat/backs.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 174,293 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play all drag link ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 174,293 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play all drag link ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 173,470 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch and seat mounting corroded.

Nearside Front out rigger to inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front valance corroding.

n/s rear valance corroding and thin by rear leak spring mounting.

Pass 3 May 2019 168,719 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Slight seep from lower radiator hose joint. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 163,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 163,243 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 159,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 156,900 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 156,900 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 153,547 miles

O/S/F Tyre deterating

Fail 17 Apr 2015 153,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Clutch pipe corroded

O/S/F Tyre deterating

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 151,835 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 149,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 144,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 142,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 140,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 139,075 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

slight play o/s front steering idler

Pass 13 Apr 2007 138,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 138,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes just in balance

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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G94 TCD is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G94 TCD, 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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G94 TCD is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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