MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure cracked and almost falling off after the middle box. Also, the back box is held on with a tie wrap (zip tie) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern due to reflector condition. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective silver reflective surface has become very rusty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached insecure, loose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area, also outer sill corroded, around the previous repairs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting area, previous repair dangerously corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Excessive blue smoke when cold, and revved a few times, almost clears when hot. (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear lamp cluster cracked, damaged.
Front antiroll bar has moved over to the o/s, linkage almost fouling shocker on the o/s.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general under body and suspension component corrosion.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general under body and suspension component corrosion.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
general under body, chassis and suspension component corrosion.
vehicle under body covered in rust protector.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
vehicle undersealed
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears coroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill damaged at rear
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill damaged at rear
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general under body corrosion
nearside front tyre perrished on outter wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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S338 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S338 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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S338 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 25 September 1998.
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