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H514 UCX

1990 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH514 UCX
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

under body corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 105,586 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 105,581 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,322 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2022 104,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,031 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake performance just met

Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,978 miles

parking brake just met minimum requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,214 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,188 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked

fog light switch sticking

rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 76,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 74,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2012 72,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,599 miles

brake pad backing plate appears to be toughing wheel hub may cause brake imbalance in future

steering idler arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,676 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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H514 UCX is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H514 UCX, 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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What year was H514 UCX registered?

H514 UCX is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 14 December 1990.

Is H514 UCX safe to buy?

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