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N171 BNF

1996 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Vanette105,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 BNF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,790 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 84,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,934 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N171 BNF is a 1996 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 105,236 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 N171 BNF, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N171 BNF registered?

N171 BNF is a 1996 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N171 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 BNF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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