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N731 JGC

1995 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,584 mi
Last recorded35,584 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Nissan Vanette104,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 JGC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 35,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Plate welding on O/S/R outer sill just meets MOT standards.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,090 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,584 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,922 miles

Both rear Spring Hanger Bushes Poor

O/S Head Light Condensated

Slight Weep From P/S Pump Pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,910 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,910 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,612 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,238 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 220,148 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 19,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N731 JGC is a 1995 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N731 JGC, 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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N731 JGC is a 1995 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 18 September 1995.

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