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N115 JRL

1996 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,171 mi
Last recorded141,171 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 JRL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 141,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

corrosion n/s/f jacking point

front no plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2010 141,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

corrosion n/s/f jacking point

front no plate cracked

n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

seat padding split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 133,063 miles

lens missing from off side front position lamp

oil leak - diff casing

oil leak - gearbox drive flange

front U/J of propshaft bearing cap split

Fail 5 Jan 2009 133,063 miles

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

oil leak - diff casing

oil leak - gearbox drive flange

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lens missing from off side front position lamp

front U/J of propshaft bearing cap split

Pass 21 Jan 2008 125,258 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 125,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front position lamp lens missing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 117,043 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 117,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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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N115 JRL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 105,236 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 N115 JRL, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N115 JRL registered?

N115 JRL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N115 JRL safe to buy?

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