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S151 AKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,531 mi
Last recorded118,531 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses coated in grease but appear ok (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle been repaired in solid condition coated in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/out rigger next to shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch next to suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member next to shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose cracking/perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear brake hose deteriorating

under body corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed & Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring anchorage area holed & Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,496 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,494 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

under-trays fit

Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

under-trays fit

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,799 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 62,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 53,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,143 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,865 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,991 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 37,991 miles

Offside Front 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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S151 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S151 AKC, 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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S151 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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