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P387 OCA

1997 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,630 mi
Last recorded130,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 OCA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 130,630 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 130,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 122,174 miles

Bad engine oil leaks.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes under bonnet.

Damage to O/S/F seat.

Handbrake travel.

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Rear view mirror missing.

Slight play O/S tie-rod inner ball joint.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 122,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bad engine oil leaks.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes under bonnet.

Damage to O/S/F seat.

Handbrake travel.

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Rear view mirror missing.

Slight play O/S tie-rod inner ball joint.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,590 miles

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes,both pipes on rear axle and compensator valve to flexi hose

front brake pads wearing low

play in o/s steering rack and rack mounting bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2006 109,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes and pipes on rear axle and compensator to rear flexi hose

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge tread wearing low

play in o/s steering rack and rack mounting bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,855 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 95,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r quarter panel

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

play in o/s steerig rack

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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P387 OCA is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P387 OCA, 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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P387 OCA is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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