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N688 ELW

1995 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,484 mi
Last recorded167,484 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 ELW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 167,484 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 167,484 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 145,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 145,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 135,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 134,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 129,373 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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N688 ELW is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N688 ELW, 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 N688 ELW registered?

N688 ELW is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N688 ELW safe to buy?

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