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K112 PLA

1992 Nissan Vanette

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,785 mi
Last recorded76,785 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK112 PLA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,785 miles

Spare tyre defective

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2013 75,327 miles

Front and rear damaged

Nearside front side lamp front cover missing

Nearside head lamp slight dim

Offside rear lamp damaged

Spare tyre flat

Fail 24 May 2013 75,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Front and rear damaged

Nearside front side lamp front cover missing

Nearside head lamp slight dim

Offside rear lamp damaged

Spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,211 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,211 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front idling arm slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2009 72,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front idling arm slight play

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,296 miles

Fuel tank holder corroded.

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2007 70,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel tank holder corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,469 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 67,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 67,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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K112 PLA is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K112 PLA, 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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K112 PLA is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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