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L923 FOV

1994 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Vanette98,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 FOV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,294 miles

All tyres perished, front tyres wearing unevenly-nsf almost down to cords

Front shocks damp

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,108 miles

Centre exhaust rubber perished and splitting

Front Number plate cover film still fitted

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

Nearside Front lower outer step panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,377 miles

Both front wiper blades have small splits

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Slight play in offside steering idler

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wiper blades have small splits

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 22 May 2014 48,558 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside front lower outer wheel arch corroded and repaired with tape

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

Fail 16 May 2014 48,553 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front floor pan corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside front lower outer wheel arch corroded and repaired with tape

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

Pass 3 May 2013 46,936 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 46,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 44,779 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,773 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 41,221 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 41,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,217 miles

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

tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,698 miles

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear

Fail 31 Mar 2009 38,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,931 miles

exhuast downpipe slightly cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,031 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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L923 FOV is a 1994 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 L923 FOV, 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 L923 FOV registered?

L923 FOV is a 1994 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L923 FOV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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