MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
gearbox oil leak
rear differential leak
very slight play to both front wheels
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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