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P271 PTU

1997 Nissan Vanette

Black Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,439 mi
Last recorded161,439 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 PTU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 161,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 161,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P271 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Black with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P271 PTU, 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 P271 PTU registered?

P271 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P271 PTU safe to buy?

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