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N422 JCL

1996 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,639 mi
Last recorded135,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 JCL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 135,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,957 miles

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

front and rear suspension is becoming weak

Fail 13 Apr 2007 128,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 121,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leaking

engine is noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2005 121,264 miles

coolant leaking

engine is noisey

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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N422 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 N422 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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What year was N422 JCL registered?

N422 JCL is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N422 JCL safe to buy?

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