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P218 OET

2003 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Vanette98,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 OET
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 119,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 119,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 106,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 99,167 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 99,167 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,596 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 99,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,014 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 32,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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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P218 OET is a 2003 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 98,770 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 P218 OET, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 OET registered?

P218 OET is a 2003 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is P218 OET safe to buy?

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