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S393 DCB

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,225 mi
Last recorded156,225 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 DCB
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 156,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 148,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rusty in places

Fail 13 Aug 2010 148,099 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rusty in places

Pass 19 Aug 2009 137,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 126,518 miles

under sills surface rust

Fail 13 Aug 2008 126,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

under sills surface rust

Pass 22 Aug 2007 116,400 miles

engine under sheild fitted

front chassis rusty

oil leak

slight damage drivers seat

slight play in steering rack

slight wear rear spring bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2007 116,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both outer sills damaged

oil leak

slight damage drivers seat

slight wear both rear leaf spring bushes

slight wear in steering rack

surface rust front chassis

under shield fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 106,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

check rear brakes(wheel off inspection)nearside rear efforts could be better & very slight bind

sill panel lips both sides distorted but not weakened

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2006 106,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

check rear brakes(wheel off inspection)nearside rear efforts could be better & very slight bind

sill panel lips both sides distorted but not weakened

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2005 96,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded (under wheel arch)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

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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S393 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 S393 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.

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S393 DCB is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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