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R373 NKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,098 mi
Last recorded109,098 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 NKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both wipers (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,544 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,544 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,989 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 103,989 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 100,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,701 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 92,693 miles

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 (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,967 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 82,966 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 562,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 562,607 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,764 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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R373 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R373 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.

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R373 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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