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K434 VKK

1993 Nissan Vanette

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,024 mi
Last recorded61,024 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Vanette96,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 VKK
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 61,024 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 61,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,659 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 57,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,313 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 57,313 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,156 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 56,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,636 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,147 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,430 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 51,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn and close to limit

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2005 51,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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K434 VKK is a 1993 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K434 VKK, 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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K434 VKK is a 1993 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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