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P419 XBV

1997 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,390 mi
Last recorded153,390 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 XBV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 153,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 150,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s outer lower sills corroded at rear.

o/s/r outer panel corroded near door slide runner.

parking brake lever has moderate travel...

Fail 4 Mar 2013 150,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s outer lower sills corroded at rear.

o/s/r outer panel corroded near door slide runner.

parking brake lever has moderate travel...

Pass 1 Mar 2012 148,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s outer lower sills corroded at rear.

o/s/r outer panel corroded near door slide runner.

parking brake lever has moderate travel..

Fail 23 Feb 2012 148,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s outer lower sills corroded at rear.

o/s/r outer panel corroded near door slide runner.

parking brake lever has moderate travel..

Pass 10 Mar 2011 144,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 139,681 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 135,178 miles

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on front brake pipes (to flexible hoses)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 132,659 miles

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2007 132,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2006 126,604 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 126,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P419 XBV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P419 XBV, 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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P419 XBV is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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