MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,764 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front and both rear brake pipes corroded
engine oil leak
front no/plate damaged
general repairs and corrosion to all underside of vehicle
nail in o/s rear tyre
o/s front tyre low tread worn inner edge and deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing
all rear shocker bushes splitting
battery insecure
both rear brake pipes over rear axle corroded
damage to both front and rear sills
engine and transmission oil leaks
front brake pads starting to get low
front no/plate damaged
general corrosion to chassis front and rear crossmembers and underside of vehicle
movement in steering rack mounts
n/s dip beam poor image
n/s rear leaf spring out of line
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust corroded
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)
Offside Front 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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all rear shocker bushes splitting
battery insecure
both rear brake pipes over rear axle corroded
damage to both front and rear sills
engine and transmission oil leaks
front brake pads starting to get low
front no/plate damaged
general corrosion to chassis front and rear crossmembers and underside of vehicle
movement in steering rack mounts
n/s dip beam poor image
n/s rear leaf spring out of line
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust corroded
battery insecure
both front and both rear axle brake pipes corroded
damage to rear bumper
front brake discs corroded pads low
n/s rear leaf spring out off line
o/s front tyre uneven wear
poor image n/s dip beam
power steering pipe leaking
spare wheel insecure
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
battery insecure
both front and both rear axle brake pipes corroded
damage to rear bumper
front brake discs corroded pads low
n/s rear leaf spring out off line
o/s front tyre uneven wear
poor image n/s dip beam
power steering pipe leaking
spare wheel insecure
all four road tyres cracking and scrubbed and n/s rear uneven wear
battery insecure
both sills damaged
engine oil leak
o/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded
slight bind front hub
wipers poor and washers weak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
engine oil leaks
front and rear sill sections damaged
front cross member corroding but not in a load bearing position
front number plate damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front cross member corroded and holed not within a precscribed area and would not affect steering or braking.
nearside rear wing damaged.
offside and nearside outer lower sills dented at front and rear.
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front cross member corroded and holed not within a precscribed area and would not affect steering or braking.
nearside rear wing damaged.
offside and nearside outer lower sills dented at front and rear.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S272 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S272 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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S272 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 August 1998.
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