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J997 MLW

1992 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 MLW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,566 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 84,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 79,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2008 79,643 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)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 75,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 71,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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J997 MLW is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J997 MLW, 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 J997 MLW registered?

J997 MLW is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 4 June 1992.

Is J997 MLW safe to buy?

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