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R121 NNK

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,187 mi
Last recorded124,187 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 NNK
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 124,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2012 124,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 115,247 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING. O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.

Fail 6 May 2011 114,995 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING. O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.

Pass 4 May 2010 108,171 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN. CORROSION TO FRONT CHASSIS INNER SILLS REAR BRAKE PIPES AT LOAD SENSING VALVE. WIRE SUPPORT FOR CENTRE SILENCER

Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN. CORROSION TO FRONT CHASSIS INNER SILLS REAR BRAKE PIPES AT LOAD SENSING VALVE. WIRE SUPPORT FOR CENTRE SILENCER

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,919 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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R121 NNK is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R121 NNK, 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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R121 NNK is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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