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N489 KBJ

1995 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 KBJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 68,921 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,207 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 68,184 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,918 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,906 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 65,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,424 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 64,062 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 64,062 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N489 KBJ is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N489 KBJ, 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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What year was N489 KBJ registered?

N489 KBJ is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is N489 KBJ safe to buy?

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