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H688 TVH

1990 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Vanette99,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 TVH
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,361 miles

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

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 102,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 93,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/f door step.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center `o` rings missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven foot brake low (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/f door step.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,494 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,365 miles

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

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

n/s mirror missing.corrosion appearing to o/s doorstep.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust `o`rings starting to split.

o/s/f tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,521 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,196 miles

corrosion appearing to o/s door step/wheel arch area.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,095 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion appearing to o/s door step/wheel arch area.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,487 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded and leaking slightly + tail pipe mount hook fractured and adrift

Slight freeplay in steering box idler arm

Wipers judder slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre silencer corroded and leaking slightly + tail pipe mount hook fractured and adrift

Slight freeplay in steering box idler arm

Wipers judder slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,913 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fluid leak from offside rear of vehicle. suspect axle

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,374 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 42,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,067 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,066 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear spring shackles wearing ( carabeanas fastend to them)

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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H688 TVH is a 1990 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 H688 TVH, 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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H688 TVH is a 1990 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 13 November 1990.

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