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S218 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 166,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 165,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 165,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 165,022 miles

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

wipers split but still clearing screen ok

Pass 24 Aug 2007 163,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 163,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate marked

front to rear brake pipes corroding

gear box oil leak

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Aug 2006 154,536 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 154,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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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S218 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S218 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 S218 GFC registered?

S218 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S218 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 GFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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