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S225 EAR

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 EAR
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis Brakes not tested corrosion at wishbone mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,120 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 122,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,765 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,637 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,259 miles

n/s and o/s doorsills rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2012 107,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s doorsills rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,211 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 101,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 903,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,802 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 66,197 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2005 66,197 miles

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

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

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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S225 EAR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S225 EAR, 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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S225 EAR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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