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S255 DAA

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 DAA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 103,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor light from both headlights

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,045 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,678 miles

rear bushes in rear springs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,678 miles

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

rear bushes in rear springs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,634 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,774 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,331 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 58,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,830 miles

nearside front brake hose outer cover starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Sep 2009 53,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake hose outer cover starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,526 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear universal joint on prop shaft appears seized

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,746 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,746 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

slight end float from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,125 miles

nearside rear hub oil seal starting to leak

offside rear tyre worn

small holes in rear section of exhaust

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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S255 DAA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S255 DAA, 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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S255 DAA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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