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P118 LYD

1997 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,534 mi
Last recorded160,534 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 LYD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 160,534 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 155,404 miles

nearside outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2010 155,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2009 149,839 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake imbalance high 22%

nearside outer body sill corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 149,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake imbalance high 22%

nearside outer body sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 144,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 144,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 136,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 130,982 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2006 130,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

park brake efforts unbalanced,N/S240kg.,O/S170kg.

rear brake efforts uneven,N/S230 kg.,O/S 130kg.

Pass 21 May 2005 121,370 miles

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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P118 LYD is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P118 LYD, 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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P118 LYD is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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