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N473 BCM

1995 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,982 mi
Last recorded109,982 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 BCM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 109,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear possible brake fluid leak brake drum saturated with moisture but no visible drips

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes to Load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight bind to front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bind to Offside and Nearside front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,430 miles

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

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,623 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill at rear.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 98,623 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to offside outer sill at rear.

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

Offside brake pad fittment(spring clip)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes at rear and osf front very rusty brakes binding(attn req soon)nsf shockabsorber damp.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,819 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,088 miles

wipers worn, brake pipes rusting (attention required soon), n/s sill rusting (attention required soon).

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre outter wall cracking and perrishing

o/s/r tyre outter wall cracking and perrishing

Fail 3 Apr 2010 85,603 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre outter wall cracking and perrishing

o/s/r tyre outter wall cracking and perrishing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,805 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 83,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,234 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 83,234 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 82,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,568 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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N473 BCM is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 104,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N473 BCM, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N473 BCM is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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