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P516 YFR

1997 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,355 mi
Last recorded45,355 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 YFR
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 38,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,159 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 34,159 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,159 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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P516 YFR 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 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 P516 YFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P516 YFR registered?

P516 YFR is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P516 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 YFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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