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R368 NKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,920 mi
Last recorded90,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 NKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,920 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 93,920 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 93,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 87,309 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,847 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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R368 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R368 NKC, 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 R368 NKC registered?

R368 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is R368 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 NKC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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