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N383 FJC

1996 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,783 mi
Last recorded138,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 FJC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 138,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 138,796 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 128,694 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 128,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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N383 FJC 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 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 N383 FJC, 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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What year was N383 FJC registered?

N383 FJC is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N383 FJC safe to buy?

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