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S476 DAA

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,197 mi
Last recorded135,197 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 DAA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 135,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 135,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 126,534 miles

rear silencer corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 8 May 2018 126,534 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area? (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 125,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 125,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (by bottom arm rear bush) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (next to rear shock absorber) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both steering rack mount bushes have slight play

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,856 miles

wet when tested

Fail 8 Dec 2015 120,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

wet when tested

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,848 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,399 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear shockabsorber bushes perished bot not allowing excess movement

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,791 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,284 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 96,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,364 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 86,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 79,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 79,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S476 DAA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S476 DAA, 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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S476 DAA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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