MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight scratches to windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight scratches to windscreen
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (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 inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate in poor cond
n/s headlight image on limit
rust to vehicle underside
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front no plate in poor cond
n/s headlight image on limit
rust to vehicle underside
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside front chassis to inner sill is slightly corroded
Nearside rear inner sill is slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front chassis to inner sill is slightly corroded
Offside rear inner sill is slightly corroded
Front number plate cracked,but is secure and legable
N/S/R and N/S/F tyres have cracking and scuffing to outer sidewalls,no visible cord.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front number plate cracked,but is secure and legable
N/S/R and N/S/F tyres have cracking and scuffing to outer sidewalls,no visible cord.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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S257 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 S257 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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S257 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 August 1998.
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