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S260 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,558 mi
Last recorded168,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 168,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 164,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 159,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 152,792 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 152,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 146,684 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 146,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 142,674 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 142,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 136,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 129,373 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 129,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 120,794 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 120,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 108,554 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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S260 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S260 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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S260 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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