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H649 PUY

1990 Nissan Vanette

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH649 PUY
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,799 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 77,799 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,704 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 67,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,777 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,576 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

scaley rust on suspension components due to standing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracked but no cords exposed

scaley rust on suspension components due to standing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,224 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 442,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 44,214 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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H649 PUY is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H649 PUY, 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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H649 PUY is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 11 December 1990.

Is H649 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H649 PUY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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