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R34 ELG

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,554 mi
Last recorded128,554 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 ELG
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 128,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise Rear brake imbalance is just acceptable.

Advise scratching to windscreen is only just acceptable.

Advise slight play in front steering rack.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,143 miles

Advise front brakes to be checked with wheels off.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's due to standing.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

Fail 26 Feb 2011 121,143 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise front brakes to be checked with wheels off.

Advise small hole to O/S/F But is not within the pescribed area,.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's due to standing.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

Pass 12 May 2010 119,087 miles

Advise Nail in O/S/R and O/S/F Tyres.

Advise Rear brake imbalance is only just acceptable.

Advise heavy oil leak.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

Fail 5 May 2010 119,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise Nail in O/S/R and O/S/F Tyres.

Advise heavy oil leak.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

Pass 7 May 2009 113,562 miles

advise rear end sills weak

advise rear shackle bushes

advise slight split to wiper blades

aqdvise slght movment in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2009 113,562 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear end sills weak

advise rear shackle bushes

advise slight split to wiper blades

aqdvise slght movment in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2008 107,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise corrision around front suspension

advise slight in balence on rear brakes

advise slight play in reear spring bushes

Fail 1 May 2008 107,901 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise clutch flex hose leaking

advise corrision around front suspension

advise slight in balence on rear brakes

advise slight play in reear spring bushes

Pass 8 May 2007 103,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 98,259 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 98,195 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly 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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R34 ELG is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R34 ELG, 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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R34 ELG is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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