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P162 JBU

1997 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,472 mi
Last recorded116,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 JBU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 116,472 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 116,472 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 106,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 106,889 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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)

front number plate cracked

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,683 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 99,681 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P162 JBU is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P162 JBU, 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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P162 JBU is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P162 JBU safe to buy?

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