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S218 TVX

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 TVX
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 53,126 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,368 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

front jack points corroded and both sills

Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,426 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f jack point corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 43,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,819 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TVX is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S218 TVX registered?

S218 TVX is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S218 TVX safe to buy?

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