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S272 ARO

1998 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,795 mi
Last recorded174,795 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 ARO
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 174,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 174,795 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 15,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 170,522 miles

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

front anti roll bar dust boots deteriorated

n/s track rod end dust boot

o/s wiper blade split

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 170,376 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front anti roll bar dust boots deteriorated

n/s track rod end dust boot

o/s wiper blade split

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 164,832 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

front drop link boots perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 16 Jan 2014 164,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

front drop link boots perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 155,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 151,380 miles

rear seats being removed

Fail 26 Jan 2012 151,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear seats being removed

Pass 23 Aug 2010 145,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 137,049 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 133,938 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 133,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 128,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 124,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 120,846 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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S272 ARO is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S272 ARO, 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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S272 ARO is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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