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K287 GJN

1993 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Nissan Vanette96,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 GJN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 9 Mar 2017 117,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 24 Nov 2016 117,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 113,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,540 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,064 miles

Nearside inner front sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,064 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner front sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,771 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 103,731 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 100,113 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,707 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)

parking brake lever has long travel

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,699 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,823 miles

damage rear bumper

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear axle oil seal leaking oil

small stone chip n/s/f screen

strong advice both rear chassie rails rusting

strong advice bubble rust starting on n/s/f outer door seal

strong advice o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,807 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

damage rear bumper

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear axle oil seal leaking oil

small stone chip n/s/f screen

strong advice both rear chassie rails rusting

strong advice bubble rust starting on n/s/f outer door seal

strong advice o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,309 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 79,308 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,439 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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K287 GJN is a 1993 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 K287 GJN, 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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K287 GJN is a 1993 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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