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S316 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,193 mi
Last recorded70,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,193 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside and nearside sills

Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,880 miles

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm

rear exhaust mount broken advise replacment

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,880 miles

front number plate cracked

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm

rear exhaust mount broken advise replacment

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,640 miles

front number plate cracked

left hasnd front tyre worn to 3mm

signs of corrosion starting om left hand front metal brake pipe at junction with flexible hose

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,640 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front number plate cracked

left hasnd front tyre worn to 3mm

signs of corrosion starting om left hand front metal brake pipe at junction with flexible hose

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,665 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 48,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

extensive parking brake lever travel.

front registration plate damaged.

front screen washers require adjustment/unblocking.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side rear tyre perished.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near sill lips damaged.

off side front tyre perished/uneven wear/worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm/deep splits at the tread.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

undershield fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 43,556 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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S316 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S316 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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S316 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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