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N273 UTT

1996 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,237 mi
Last recorded153,237 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 UTT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2011 153,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 153,230 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 153,230 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 153,191 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 153,191 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 153,048 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 152,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 152,808 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 151,425 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 151,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N273 UTT is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N273 UTT, 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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N273 UTT is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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