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S249 WKY

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,113 mi
Last recorded167,113 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 WKY
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 167,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 160,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns and os sills have use of heavey filler unable to test quality of repair (weld>

Fail 1 Nov 2013 157,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 145,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak on axle casing off side seal

Pass 5 Jul 2011 135,190 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outriggers corroding

nearside rear chassis corroding

power steering belt frayed

small hole in nearside front underfloor inner sill

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Fail 30 Jun 2011 135,183 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outriggers corroding

nearside rear chassis corroding

power steering belt frayed

small hole in nearside front underfloor inner sill

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 8 Jan 2010 118,004 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,194 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 104,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,979 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 72,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,965 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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S249 WKY is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S249 WKY, 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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S249 WKY is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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