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W197 PCL

2000 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PCL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 81,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,869 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,162 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 75,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,088 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,491 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,243 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,125 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,125 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,994 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W197 PCL is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,074 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 W197 PCL, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W197 PCL registered?

W197 PCL is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W197 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 PCL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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