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S245 UBE

1999 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

85,392 mi
Last recorded85,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Vanette92,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 UBE
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,392 miles

Central Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills. (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheelarch. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside near jacking points. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings support panels for springs both sides. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both. (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both. (2.7.4)

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 85,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,464 miles

Corrosion to N/S Inner wing

Front brake hoses cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion throughout chassis

O/S AND N/S Front metal brake pipes corroded

O/S Headlamp faded

Rear brake flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

Rear spring bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 82,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to N/S Inner wing

Front brake hoses cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion throughout chassis

O/S AND N/S Front metal brake pipes corroded

O/S Headlamp faded

Rear brake flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

Rear spring bushes worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,609 miles

Front brake hoses cracking

Front brake pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear leaf springs rear bushes worn

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake hoses cracking

Front brake pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear leaf springs rear bushes worn

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,792 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit and cracked

o/s/f tyre close to limit inner edge and cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,205 miles

GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT CHASSIS.

PART OF TAILPIPE MISSING.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,192 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT CHASSIS.

PART OF TAILPIPE MISSING.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,897 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,893 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,944 miles

Advanced corrosion around O/S/F jacking point

General corrosion to underneath of vehicle and brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advanced corrosion around O/S/F jacking point

General corrosion to underneath of vehicle and brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 61,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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S245 UBE is a 1999 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 92,406 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 S245 UBE, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S245 UBE is a 1999 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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