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P434 OLM

1997 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 OLM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

coolent level low

general body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both outer sills slightly corroded but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle shows areas of minor surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2010 119,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 113,091 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 113,091 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,466 miles

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

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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P434 OLM 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 75%.

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 P434 OLM, 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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P434 OLM is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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