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N236 PFT

1996 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

191,856 mi
Last recorded191,856 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 PFT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 191,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 191,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 191,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Apr 2006 186,778 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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N236 PFT is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N236 PFT, 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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N236 PFT is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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