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P546 VWY

1997 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,054 mi
Last recorded160,054 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 VWY
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 160,054 miles

has damage to windscreen but is not dangerous or obstructing view

Fail 20 Dec 2007 160,054 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 154,089 miles

General advanced underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 154,046 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded.

General advanced underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 152,092 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 152,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P546 VWY is a 1997 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P546 VWY, 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 P546 VWY registered?

P546 VWY is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P546 VWY safe to buy?

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