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S373 NLW

1998 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 NLW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 130,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion around - master cylinder,brake ferrules/unions,general under-side/suspension arms....

n/s wiper blade split..center exhaust heat shield rattling..front lower arm and rear shock bushs perashing..slight bind from n/s/r braqke..nail in n/s/r tyre..play in o/s steering arm joint..

Pass 7 Dec 2012 127,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 127,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 127,128 miles

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

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

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 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)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,689 miles

Front brake disc`s corroded on inner faces

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 123,407 miles

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)

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

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

Front brake disc`s corroded on inner faces

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,848 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre perished on inner side wall near tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre perished on inner side wall near tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 117,319 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 117,317 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,560 miles

both main brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

Fail 1 Dec 2008 111,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both main brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm towards inner edge,2mm centre and nail in tread

offside and nearside front shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear and offside front outer sill.

nearside & offside rear main brake pipes to companstor starting to corrode.

nearside and offside front shock absorber covers split.

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 105,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear and offside front outer sill.

nearside & offside rear main brake pipes to companstor starting to corrode.

nearside and offside front shock absorber covers split.

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 75,948 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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S373 NLW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S373 NLW, 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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S373 NLW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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