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R138 JFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 JFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 120,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 114,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 103,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 99,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,059 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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R138 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R138 JFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R138 JFC registered?

R138 JFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R138 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 JFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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