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P126 RCL

1997 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,960 mi
Last recorded129,960 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 RCL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 129,960 miles

brake flexis cracked

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

nearsdie rear tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

oil leak

road springs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2008 129,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

brake flexis cracked

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

nearsdie rear tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

oil leak

road springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 117,591 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 117,513 miles

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

both sides inner and outer sills starting to corrode

floor starting to corrode

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leaks

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2006 103,568 miles

nearside front shock starting to leak

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack bushes

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 RCL is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P126 RCL registered?

P126 RCL is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P126 RCL safe to buy?

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