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N416 JCL

1996 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,578 mi
Last recorded179,578 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 JCL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 179,578 miles

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

Coolant leak

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake judder detected on road test

clutch flexi hose slightly deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2007 170,518 miles

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)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion small hole at rear

slight damage to vehicle body

under body becoming corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 170,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion small hole at rear

slight damage to vehicle body

under body becoming corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 159,039 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 159,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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N416 JCL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N416 JCL, 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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N416 JCL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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