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J519 HMU

1992 Nissan Vanette

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,423 mi
Last recorded83,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 HMU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,423 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 83,397 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,255 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,962 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 24 Mar 2023 82,962 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Mar 2022 82,809 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,429 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

steering idler has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,188 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 82,188 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside slight play in steering idler pivot.

Offside Rear bumpstop missing.

Offside slight play in steering idler ball joint.

corrosion by o/s/f seat & o/s/f footwell/door.not within 30cms of prescribed area.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside slight play in steering idler pivot.

Offside Rear bumpstop missing.

Offside slight play in steering idler ball joint.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion by o/s/f seat & o/s/f footwell/door.not within 30cms of prescribed area.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,727 miles

light cracking on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,423 miles

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,420 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak oil filter area

o/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,919 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Jan 2016 79,919 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,442 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced corrosion to nearside and offside front outer wheel arch / step area

offside rear spring bumpstop missing

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to both nearside and offside front outer wheel arch / step area

offside rear suspension spring bumpstop missing

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,286 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate with age

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear axle casing corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,728 miles

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

Oil leak

offside centre trackrod balljoint gaiter split

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,728 miles

Oil leak

offside centre trackrod balljoint gaiter split

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 74,493 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,850 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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J519 HMU is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,150 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 J519 HMU, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J519 HMU is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is J519 HMU safe to buy?

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