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S272 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,764 mi
Last recorded120,764 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 118,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 118,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,831 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 114,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,622 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 93,530 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 88,406 miles

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.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 88,397 miles

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.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,585 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 85,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 81,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 81,462 miles

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?

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 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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