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K553 PKF

1993 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,245 mi
Last recorded136,245 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Vanette96,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 PKF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 136,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,960 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 126,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,214 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres perishing on inside wall

Fail 29 Sep 2010 116,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both rear tyres perishing on inside wall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 113,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 107,826 miles

adv both bottom ball joint rubbers split

adv brake pads worn quicker on offside than nearside

adv corrosion to rear chassis legs

strong adv steering idler on offside has movement

Fail 19 Jan 2009 107,818 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

adv both bottom ball joint rubbers split

adv brake pads worn quicker on offside than nearside

adv corrosion to rear chassis legs

strong adv steering idler on offside has movement

Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,447 miles

HandBrake cables slightly corroded

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

Slight play in Drag arm bearing.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 103,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

HandBrake cables slightly corroded

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

Slight play in Drag arm bearing.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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K553 PKF is a 1993 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K553 PKF, 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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K553 PKF is a 1993 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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