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K397 KSL

1992 Nissan Vanette

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 KSL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 97,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 79,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 79,316 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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K397 KSL is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K397 KSL, 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 K397 KSL registered?

K397 KSL is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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