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P342 RBM

1997 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,072 mi
Last recorded186,072 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 RBM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 186,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 186,072 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 180,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 165,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 165,438 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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P342 RBM is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P342 RBM, 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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P342 RBM is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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