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P61 FFC

1997 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,770 mi
Last recorded176,770 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Vanette104,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 176,770 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2011 176,769 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 176,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 155,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 155,188 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2006 155,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all rubeer hangers slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2005 129,534 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 128,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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P61 FFC 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 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 P61 FFC, 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 P61 FFC registered?

P61 FFC is a 1997 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P61 FFC safe to buy?

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