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P418 FDY

1997 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 FDY
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 135,745 miles

front number plate cracked but still legible at 20 metres

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

surface rust around jacking points

Fail 5 Oct 2010 135,745 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still legible at 20 metres

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

surface rust around jacking points

Pass 20 Oct 2009 134,024 miles

front number plate cracked but still legible at 20 metres

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated not resulting in excess movement

osf seat belt clasp plastic cover broken but still working perfectly

surface rust around nearside and offside front jacking points

Fail 20 Oct 2009 134,024 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still legible at 20 metres

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated not resulting in excess movement

osf seat belt clasp plastic cover broken but still working perfectly

surface rust around nearside and offside front jacking points

Pass 7 Nov 2008 127,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 124,092 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 124,092 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front indicator bulbs starting to fade,drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing,engine oil leaks,both front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush starting to split,nail in nearside rear tyre,

Fail 11 Sep 2007 123,808 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf seatbelt damaged †nsf tyre on limit †front discs poor

Pass 11 Nov 2005 116,909 miles

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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P418 FDY is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P418 FDY, 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 P418 FDY registered?

P418 FDY is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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