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P157 TVS

1997 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,033 mi
Last recorded96,033 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 TVS
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,337 miles

pedal rubbers worn . o/s head lamp cracked . indicators starting to go white , n/s/f brake hose starting to crack . front brake pipes surface rusting . rear o/s brake reading lowish

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,512 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 87,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills damaged - incorrect vehicle lifting †front number plate cracked

off side rear brake efficiency lower than near side rear

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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P157 TVS is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P157 TVS, 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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What year was P157 TVS registered?

P157 TVS is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P157 TVS safe to buy?

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