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J811 VRW

1992 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 VRW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 125,339 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Parking brake performance just met requirement

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear and front (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 125,335 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Rear and front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 117,603 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear pipes to the tank (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drop arm and Relay rod balljoints (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear pipes to the tank (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,640 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2014 112,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 107,028 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 94,667 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 88,088 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,884 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear o/s wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 83,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear o/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,191 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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J811 VRW is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 J811 VRW, 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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J811 VRW is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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