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S381 NLU

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,197 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 93,197 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,336 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,753 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,753 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,294 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,323 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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S381 NLU is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S381 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S381 NLU?

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What year was S381 NLU registered?

S381 NLU is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S381 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 NLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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