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S215 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 166,280 miles

expan tank cap missing,surface rust s\brake pipes f to rear at rear,nsf & osf.surface rust underside body

Fail 10 Feb 2009 166,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

expan tank cap missing,surface rust s\brake pipes f to rear at rear,nsf & osf.surface rust underside body

Pass 12 Feb 2008 134,356 miles

surface rust on brake pipes,nsr tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 11 Feb 2008 134,349 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface rust on brake pipes,nsr tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 13 Apr 2007 106,723 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 106,722 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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S215 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S215 GFC, 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 S215 GFC registered?

S215 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S215 GFC safe to buy?

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