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P126 OAV

1997 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

163,835 mi
Last recorded163,835 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 OAV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2011 163,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn

front brakes slight imbalance

front nearside shock absorber slight leak

front offside door hinge starting to split

front offside underwing area corroded

gearbox oil leak

handbrake lever travel

rear doors needs attention

rear offside rebound block missing

rear shock absorber covers corroded

rear spring bushes worn

spare tyre worn below legal limit/ ply showing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 154,474 miles

f/o/s tyre edge worn close to limit

rear chassis section corroded

rear door needs attention

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

rear number plate slightly faded

rear shock absorber covers corroded

rear tow bar removed from vehicle since last test

Fail 30 Nov 2010 154,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

f/o/s tyre edge worn close to limit

handbrake lever travel

rear door needs attention

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

rear number plate slightly faded

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 142,411 miles

r/n/s lens slight damage

r/n/s tyre just legal

rear gearbox seal leaking

rear number plate slightly defaced

rear springs eye bushes worn/slight splitting

steering rack slight knocking

Fail 16 Nov 2009 141,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

centre o/s sill holed

r/n/s lens slight damage

r/n/s tyre just legal

rear gearbox sill slight leak

rear number plate slightly defaced

rear springs eye bushes worn/ slight splitting

steering rack slight knocking

Pass 11 Dec 2008 130,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

handbrake travel becoming long

nearside front inner sill becoming slightly corroded

nearside rear loading door lower hinge broken

nearside rear tyre becoming slightly cracked and perished

Fail 1 Dec 2008 130,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear loading door lower hinge broken

nearside rear tyre becoming slightly cracked and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 115,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 5 Sep 2006 105,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 104,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P126 OAV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P126 OAV, 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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P126 OAV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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