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S227 UYD

1998 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 UYD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,186 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Unable to smoke test due to no gases coming from the rear of the exaust

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,579 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 54,579 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 38,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 33,226 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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S227 UYD is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S227 UYD, 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 S227 UYD registered?

S227 UYD is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S227 UYD safe to buy?

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