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L817 VLA

1994 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,481 mi
Last recorded167,481 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 167,481 miles

nearside rear brake pipeslightly corroded

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2010 157,795 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2009 150,663 miles

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

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

suspension becoming weak on offside of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2008 147,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 147,651 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 145,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 144,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 143,580 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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L817 VLA is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L817 VLA, 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 L817 VLA registered?

L817 VLA is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is L817 VLA safe to buy?

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