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R375 NKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 NKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body corrison

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,434 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,058 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,053 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,405 miles

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,702 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 65,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,359 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,719 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,658 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs slightly pitted

O/S/F flexi pipe perished

Fail 25 May 2010 45,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 45,861 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,129 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING POSS REPLACE NEXT YEAR

FLEXI BRAKE PIPE ENDS CORRODING

Pass 31 May 2006 39,481 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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R375 NKC 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 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R375 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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What year was R375 NKC registered?

R375 NKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R375 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 NKC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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