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N142 LAF

1996 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,591 mi
Last recorded80,591 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 LAF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,517 miles

both front inner sills holed, but not in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,984 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,984 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,367 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 66,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 67,165 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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N142 LAF is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N142 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N142 LAF registered?

N142 LAF is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N142 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 LAF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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