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S228 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,154 miles

All 4 road tyre walls perished and cracked on sidewalls

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,152 miles

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

All 4 road tyre walls perished and cracked on sidewalls

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,857 miles

all 4 tyre walls perished

Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,857 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyre walls perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,500 miles

slight cracking to front flexible brake hoses

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 22,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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S228 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S228 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 S228 GFC registered?

S228 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S228 GFC safe to buy?

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