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S390 DCB

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,811 mi
Last recorded177,811 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 DCB
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2011 177,811 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 168,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 168,828 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 159,981 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 159,981 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 147,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 134,116 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 117,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 117,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 103,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 103,389 miles

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

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

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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S390 DCB is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S390 DCB, 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

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What year was S390 DCB registered?

S390 DCB is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S390 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S390 DCB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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