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S359 DDV

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,988 mi
Last recorded114,988 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 114,988 miles

Handbrake cables stiff

Possible wheel bearing noise

Suspect possible head gasket fault

Fail 15 Aug 2011 11,497 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake cables stiff

Possible wheel bearing noise

Suspect possible head gasket fault

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 112,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,157 miles

both front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at present

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

front brake discs corroded on inner working surfaces but not considered excessive at present

n/s/r metal brake pipe (axle) corroded but not considereed excessive at present

Fail 17 Aug 2009 109,157 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at present

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

front brake discs corroded on inner working surfaces but not considered excessive at present

n/s/r metal brake pipe (axle) corroded but not considereed excessive at present

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,974 miles

all tyres starting to crack in side wall

Fail 16 Aug 2008 105,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all tyres starting to crack in side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,917 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,578 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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S359 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S359 DDV, 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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S359 DDV is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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