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S335 AKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,520 mi
Last recorded102,520 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,520 miles

o/s/r footbrake effort

Nearside Front anti roll bar link close to shocker on full lock borderline

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on exhaust tailpipe

Rear corrosion on rear cross member by spring mountings

corrosion n/s/r undersill

corrosion on front suspension arms

general underside corrosion & condition

repairs & condition of front chassis members by wishbone mountings

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2025 102,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill insecure to undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link close to shocker on full lock borderline

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear corrosion on exhaust tailpipe

Rear corrosion on rear cross member by spring mountings

corrosion on front suspension arms

general underside corrosion & condition

repairs & condition of front chassis members by wishbone mountings

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,739 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust tail pipe

rear footbrake effort

Fail 10 Oct 2024 99,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill by plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust tail pipe

rear footbrake effort

Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BORDERLINE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear cross member

corrosion on rear inner wings under wheel arches

corrosion on spring hanger mountings

rear leaf spring splaying

Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outrigger by wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outrigger by wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill by rear spring hanger mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged of main (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BORDERLINE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear cross member

corrosion on rear inner wings under wheel arches

corrosion on spring hanger mountings

rear leaf spring splaying

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion & repairs to front chassis rails & outriggers

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms & condition of bushes borderline

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis members by suspension mounting

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r spring hanger mountings

Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion & repairs to front chassis rails & outriggers

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms & condition of bushes borderline

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r spring hanger mountings

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,960 miles

corrosion on o/s/r spring hanger rear mounting area

general underside corrosion & substansual repairs

rear leaf springs splaying

Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis rail by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f outrigger/chassis rails corrosion and repairs BORDERLINE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

handbrake travel

heavy underside corrosion

rear leaf spring splaying

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion & repairs

Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,973 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray insecure under engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion & repairs

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,190 miles

Offside Rear spring hanger moderately corroded

underside corrosion & repairs

Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,185 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (wheel arch area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch area within 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear spring hanger moderately corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front corrosion to chassis rail by wishbone mount

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front corrosion and previous repair to inner sill by chassis rail

Offside Front corrosion to chassis rail/outrigger by wishbone mount

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail/outrigger near spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

corrosion and grease to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,078 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near to spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front corrosion to chassis rail by wishbone mount

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front corrosion and previous repair to inner sill by chassis rail

Offside Front corrosion to chassis rail/outrigger by wishbone mount

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail/outrigger near spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

corrosion and grease to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,675 miles

corrosion & damage to o/s sill

corrosion & grease on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion & repairs to n/s/f & o/s/f chassis rails/outriggers by wishbone mountings borderline

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis rails/outriggers by spring mountings

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 71,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both main brake pipes too load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion & damage to o/s sill

corrosion & grease on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion & repairs to n/s/f & o/s/f chassis rails/outriggers by wishbone mountings borderline

corrosion on rear chassis rails/outriggers by spring mountings

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,588 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front prop u/j rust comming out of joint

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,413 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosion on front chassis rails by suspension mountings

corrosion on sills

heavy greasing to all brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,559 miles

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on front outriggers/ chassis members

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

front number plate BORDERLINE

n/s/f shocker leaking BORDERLINE

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,598 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,208 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes borderline

front number plate borderline

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,440 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

condition of front number plate borderline

slight play off side steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

condition of front number plate borderline

slight play off side steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,040 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,726 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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S335 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S335 AKC, 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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S335 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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