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N381 EEM

1996 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 EEM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,823 miles

vehicle structure in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2017 94,823 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

vehicle structure in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2016 89,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 89,931 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 85,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,138 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

inner/outer sills damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

inner/outer sills damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,408 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

inner/outer sills damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner/outer sills damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/front tyre cracking

o/s/rear bump stop in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,319 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/front tyre cracking

o/s/rear bump stop in poor condition

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/front tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre slight draging

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,324 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,295 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,028 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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N381 EEM is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N381 EEM, 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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N381 EEM is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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