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N21 FEV

1996 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,273 mi
Last recorded63,273 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 FEV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,270 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,383 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear light lens cracked

damage to o/s/f sill

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,926 miles

N/S/F lamp cover slightly cracked

N/S/F shock absorber sweating

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,926 miles

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

N/S/F shock absorber sweating

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,372 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 55,372 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

the correct tyre size is 185x14c goodyear

Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,573 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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N21 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N21 FEV, 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 N21 FEV registered?

N21 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N21 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 FEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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