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P309 UMW

1997 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 UMW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2005 79,721 miles

All flexible brake hoses, front and rear perishing

chassis starting to surface corrode on front and rear rails † †

engine has oil leak

handbrake has long travel

n/s/r shock absorber cover corroding and o/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

o/s steering rack inner balljoint has play

slight black smoke from exhaust when accelerating

Fail 3 Oct 2005 79,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

All flexible brake hoses, front and rear are perishing

chassis starting to surface corrode on front and rear rails

engine has oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber cover corroding and o/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

o/s steering rack inner balljoint has play

slight black smoke from exhaust when accelerating

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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P309 UMW is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in White 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 P309 UMW, 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 P309 UMW registered?

P309 UMW is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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