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P382 VDL

1997 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,388 mi
Last recorded100,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 VDL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 100,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 93,212 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 93,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 87,336 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,450 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 80,450 miles

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

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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P382 VDL is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P382 VDL, 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 P382 VDL registered?

P382 VDL is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P382 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 VDL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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