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S172 DHO

1999 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,181 mi
Last recorded134,181 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Vanette92,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 DHO
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 134,181 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 134,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 132,043 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 132,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 129,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline excessive (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 115,374 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear valence corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 115,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear valence corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 110,312 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 May 2018 110,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 May 2017 109,006 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,110 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 98,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,842 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 89,842 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front drop[ links worn

front tyres worn edges

rear spring hangers worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front drop links worn

front tyres worn edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front drop links worn

front tyres worn edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,589 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 74,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,183 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,183 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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S172 DHO is a 1999 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 92,406 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 S172 DHO, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S172 DHO registered?

S172 DHO is a 1999 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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