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S329 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 72,402 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring front hanger area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,145 miles

various brake pipes corroded in various areas

Fail 7 Dec 2016 72,143 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear member o/s and centre areas (2.4.A.3)

various brake pipes corroded in various areas

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake showing signs of heat build up

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill panels corroding

o/s/r sill panels corroding

rear cross member corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,479 miles

corrosion but not structural

front indicators are fading a little

n/s wiper blade torn

stonechip on screen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,920 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,370 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,235 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,656 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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S329 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S329 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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S329 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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