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J721 RNA

1992 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ721 RNA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 86,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,653 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,631 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 3 Sep 2019 86,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 86,436 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,352 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2015 86,259 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,819 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 85,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,056 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 84,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 84,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J721 RNA is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J721 RNA, 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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What year was J721 RNA registered?

J721 RNA is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J721 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J721 RNA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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