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N295 WBL

1996 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,449 mi
Last recorded120,449 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 WBL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,429 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,425 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 116,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,188 miles

brake pipe corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2010 112,142 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,073 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 110,737 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 107,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 101,512 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 101,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,732 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 95,727 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 90,249 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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N295 WBL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N295 WBL, 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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N295 WBL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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