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F297 RPV

1989 Nissan Vanette

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Nissan Vanette97,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 RPV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear brake backplate oily

Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to sill step, but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear brake backplate oily

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower corrosion to sill step, but outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear brake backplate oily

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,034 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 51,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front perrished

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,100 miles

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,533 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,981 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,981 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fluid leak on offside rear hub

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,861 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,707 miles

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

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

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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F297 RPV is a 1989 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 97,597 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 F297 RPV, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F297 RPV is a 1989 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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