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P403 UBE

1997 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,268 mi
Last recorded124,268 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 UBE
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 124,268 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2009 124,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2008 115,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 114,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 106,785 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 8 Mar 2007 106,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,756 miles

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

front pads look low

offside front wing mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

steering rack mount bushes worn

Fail 10 Mar 2006 97,575 miles

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

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

front pads look low

offside front mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view

steering rack mount bushes worn

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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P403 UBE is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Green 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 P403 UBE, 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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P403 UBE is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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