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K103 PKA

1993 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Vanette96,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 PKA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,734 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,840 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,818 miles

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

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

arches rusty

handbrake cable rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

arches rusty

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,791 miles

corrosion breaking out to nsr outer wheel arche

minor leak of exhaust gases at front

nsr and osf brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr suspention bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,455 miles

RUST N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,987 miles

RUST N/S/R ARCH

Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

RUST N/S/R ARCH

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,469 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE GETTING HIGH

MAIN FUEL LINES CORRODING

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,906 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

REAR SEAT BELT FRAYING

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,699 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jul 2006 56,699 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jul 2005 56,035 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

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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K103 PKA is a 1993 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 96,701 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 K103 PKA, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K103 PKA is a 1993 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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