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VNJ 726Y

1982 Nissan Stanza

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Nissan Stanza51,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 726Y
MakeNissan
ModelStanza
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,492 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle also heavily undersealed including brake lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,093 miles

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion /undersealed and brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 39,652 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 39,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,643 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/13..advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,431 miles

Coolant leak ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ADVISE ATTENTION 165/80/13

RUMBLE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 25 Oct 2017 38,431 miles

Coolant leak ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ADVISE ATTENTION 165/80/13

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

RUMBLE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished advise attention 165/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE ON 1.6MM LIMIT AND PERISHED

both inner and outer sills rusty at rear

nail in offside front tyre

rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 37,221 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished advise attention 165/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE ON 1.6MM LIMIT AND PERISHED

both inner and outer sills rusty at rear

nail in offside front tyre

rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2015 35,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,429 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,957 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 32,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor exhaust leak from front

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre perished and worn to limit. both offside tyres perished also.....165/80R13

rad leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor exhaust leak from front

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre perished and worn to limit. both offside tyres perished also.....165/80R13

rad leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre worn to limits

offside botton joint gator split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,744 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2010 28,739 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 25,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate starting to separate slightly

Nearside front tyre starting to perish slightly

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,912 miles

Hydrocarbons high on engine idle,1900ppm, needs attention too.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limits.

Small leak at flexible join on exhaust.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 23,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Stanza?

Based on 1,045 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
790
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
constant velocity joint gaiter split 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
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VNJ 726Y is a 1982 Nissan Stanza in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1982 Nissan Stanza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,182 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 Stanza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNJ 726Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Stanza typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Nissan Stanza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VNJ 726Y is a 1982 Nissan Stanza, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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