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L786 PHJ

1994 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,333 mi
Last recorded116,333 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 PHJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 115,540 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 114,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 114,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 114,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,656 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, below door (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,827 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 107,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 104,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 99,374 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 93,756 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

repaired around the front floor and filled in , full inspection not possible .

repairs around drivers seat , ok for mot

repairs around front passengers seat , ok for mot

Pass 3 May 2011 92,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 90,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 89,797 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 89,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,287 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,737 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,573 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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L786 PHJ is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 98,268 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 L786 PHJ, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L786 PHJ registered?

L786 PHJ is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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