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S454 AKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,248 miles

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

front out riggers rusty

rear out riggers rusty,nearside rear very rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly 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 24 Mar 2011 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 75,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,647 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,488 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,168 miles

center exhaust braket corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear spring shakle bushes starting to perish

wiper clips damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,838 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

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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S454 AKC 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 81.8%.

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 S454 AKC, 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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What year was S454 AKC registered?

S454 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S454 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 AKC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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