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R263 FDT

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 FDT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 94,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement and o/s shackle bushes riding on body (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and n/s inner flitches by shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort contaminated with oil (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecre (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to lower arm mount aera (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm to chassis mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

drivers seat deteriating

rear num plate deteriating

Pass 19 May 2016 84,339 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 84,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensor (3.1.9)

Front brake back plates corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,115 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 67,145 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,118 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,264 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyre wall perished

nearside nad offside under sills slight corrosion rears

Fail 24 May 2013 61,190 miles

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

nearside and offside front and rear tyre wall perished

nearside nad offside under sills slight corrosion rears

Pass 12 May 2012 50,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slightr wiper mark windsceern

Fail 28 May 2011 57,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,505 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

signs of under body corrosion,

Pass 20 May 2009 52,771 miles

n/s/r foot and park brakelow readings and binding slightly

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 20 May 2009 52,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r foot and park brakelow readings and binding slightly

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 22 May 2008 50,156 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 50,156 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light scratching to front screen,

o/s/r park brake giving lower readings

Pass 30 May 2007 47,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,973 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear flexi corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 44,842 miles

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

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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R263 FDT is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R263 FDT, 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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R263 FDT is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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