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S242 TMB

1998 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,855 mi
Last recorded151,855 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 TMB
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 151,855 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 151,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,550 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 137,513 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 125,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 118,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 118,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,745 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 109,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 76,122 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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S242 TMB is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S242 TMB, 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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S242 TMB is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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