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R171 BNT

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,113 mi
Last recorded208,113 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 BNT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 208,113 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

rear differential leak

very slight play to both front wheels

Pass 29 Mar 2006 191,432 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 191,432 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

inbalance to rear brakes (28%) †

slight play in steering rack

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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R171 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,924 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 R171 BNT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Vanette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R171 BNT registered?

R171 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R171 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 BNT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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