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S404 GFC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,939 mi
Last recorded126,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 GFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion in under body

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,551 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion in sills and body

discs poor front

exhaust corroded

pads low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,372 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in outer sills both sides

front discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2016 115,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in outer sills both sides

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,145 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,145 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,683 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 102,677 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,222 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perrish.

Slight play in both lower susp arms, rear most bushes.

Slight play in both rear leaf spring shackle bushes.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake hoses starting to perrish.

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly.

Slight play in both lower susp arms, rear most bushes.

Slight play in both rear leaf spring shackle bushes.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,314 miles

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall curb damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall curb damaged

Pass 20 May 2009 76,983 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 76,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 75,468 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 May 2008 75,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 75,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 61,790 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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S404 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S404 GFC, 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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S404 GFC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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