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N288 DSC

1995 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 DSC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,633 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 99,633 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 90,886 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 90,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N288 DSC is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N288 DSC, 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.

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What year was N288 DSC registered?

N288 DSC is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N288 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 DSC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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