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S418 SAR

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 SAR
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering arm has slight amount of movement at its fixings

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,465 miles

Front brake pads very low

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front drop link has slight play

Offside Front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,585 miles

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

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

both rear leaf spring bush are in poor condition

corrosion on offside rear sill but not effecting the strength of the vehicle

front suspension arm bush are worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 64,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,196 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,160 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 46,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,677 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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S418 SAR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S418 SAR, 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 S418 SAR registered?

S418 SAR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S418 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 SAR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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