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S221 NLR

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,321 mi
Last recorded79,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 NLR
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,321 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight dampness around rear diesel injector but no leaks found.

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

Fail 25 May 2011 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight dampness around rear diesel injector but no leaks found.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres persihed and near limit,hole in o/s headlight lens,damage to both body sills.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,534 miles

tyres 2mm and perished

both front brake flexis perished

chip offside headlamp

chip windscreen

Pass 22 May 2008 68,680 miles

all four tyres 2mm

chip windscreen

horn poor

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,427 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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S221 NLR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S221 NLR, 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 S221 NLR registered?

S221 NLR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S221 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 NLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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