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R315 FAW

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 FAW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,849 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,397 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 106,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside handbrake requires attention

offside and nearside front and rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 102,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside handbrake requires attention

offside and nearside front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,384 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,195 miles

brake pipes have been greased

offside and nearside rear chassis members corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake pipes have been greased

offside and nearside rear chassis members corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,049 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

offside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both sills showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

offside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,072 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 81,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,392 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 773,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,336 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 72,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,502 miles

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

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

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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R315 FAW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R315 FAW, 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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R315 FAW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R315 FAW shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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