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P143 BBV

1997 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 141,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 126,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 113,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,359 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 97,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P143 BBV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P143 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P143 BBV registered?

P143 BBV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 July 1997.

Is P143 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 BBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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