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R296 PVN

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,234 mi
Last recorded69,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 PVN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,256 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

front reg plate of slight damage

Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,122 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front reg plate of slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,167 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 44,721 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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R296 PVN is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R296 PVN, 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 R296 PVN registered?

R296 PVN is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R296 PVN safe to buy?

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