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S342 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,994 mi
Last recorded137,994 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 137,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 128,000 miles

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 122,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 114,063 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 114,039 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S342 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S342 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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What year was S342 GFC registered?

S342 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S342 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 GFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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