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P116 BBV

1997 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,194 mi
Last recorded141,194 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 141,194 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 28 Sep 2009 134,453 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 134,441 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s/f all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 127,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 116,897 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 116,606 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,988 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 108,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil leak

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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P116 BBV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 104,702 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 P116 BBV, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P116 BBV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P116 BBV safe to buy?

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