CarVerify

Free Car Check

N117 KTL

1995 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 1952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 KTL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all rear spring mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to both rear shock absorber top mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to fuel filler neck.No leaks at time of test.

corrosion to offside front wheel arch.

corrosion to spare wheel carrier.

engine has a slight oil leak from sump.

excessive corrosion to nearside inner sill.Outside of prescribed area at time of test.

excessive corrosion to offside front inner sill.Outside of prescribed area at time of test.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all rear spring mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to both rear shock absorber top mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to fuel filler neck.No leaks at time of test.

corrosion to offside front wheel arch.

corrosion to spare wheel carrier.

excessive corrosion to nearside inner sill.Outside of prescribed area at time of test.

excessive corrosion to offside front inner sill.Outside of prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front suspension components has corrosion around them.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around steering box.Ok at time of test.

corrosion both rear spring mounts.

corrosion fuel filler neck pipe.

corrosion metal fuel pipes

corrosion to both rear leaf spring swinging shackles.Ok at time of test.

engine has an oil leak.

o/s front tyre has age cracks in it.Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,128 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front suspension components has corrosion around them.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around steering box.Ok at time of test.

corrosion both rear spring mounts.

corrosion fuel filler neck pipe.

corrosion metal fuel pipes

corrosion to both rear leaf spring swinging shackles.Ok at time of test.

engine has an oil leak.

o/s front tyre has age cracks in it.Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,873 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

age cracks in n/s front tyre.

corrosion around fuel filler neck.No leaks at time of test.

corrosion around metal fuel pipes.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around steering box.Ok at time of test.

engine has an oil leak.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight corrosion o/s front brake pipe.

slight play in o/s steering idler.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

age cracks in n/s front tyre.

corrosion around fuel filler neck.No leaks at time of test.

corrosion around metal fuel pipes.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around steering box.Ok at time of test.

engine has an oil leak.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight corrosion o/s front brake pipe.

slight play in o/s steering idler.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,343 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,755 miles

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

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

slight distortion in front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,077 miles

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

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

both rear leaf springs have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2008 32,077 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

both rear leaf springs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,778 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 28,773 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on body N/S front close to belt mount prescribed area

crack O/s headlamp

heavy oil leak from sump and also cam box top

screen chip zone C

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
Full Nissan Vanette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N117 KTL is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 104,226 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 N117 KTL, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N117 KTL?

You can check the full history of N117 KTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N117 KTL registered?

N117 KTL is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N117 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 KTL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N117 KTL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N117 KTL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.