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K516 CWC

1992 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,773 mi
Last recorded158,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Vanette102,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 CWC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 158,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 157,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 155,299 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 155,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Leaf spring with an unsafe modification not located properly (against ball joint on nearside) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 153,747 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 153,747 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 153,747 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing broken and incomplete (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on steering rack arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 153,019 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength f of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength r of spring in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 153,019 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 151,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 151,188 miles

advise both front tyres outer walls slightly perished (no cords visable)

advise offside front susp/leaf spring slightly weak

advise under body surface corrsion

poosible fault with brake servo pump(slightly hard pedal)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 148,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 147,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side front tyre cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2012 147,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 144,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 123,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 118,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 113,839 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K516 CWC is a 1992 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K516 CWC, 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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K516 CWC is a 1992 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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