MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all under side of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all under side of vehicle has surface corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes been grease treated (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox & pipe corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f under sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f under sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Steering locking device missing ignition key half snapped in barrel (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type loose bolts working out and wobbles (6.6.2) DANGEROUS
brake pipes at rear around axle showing surface corrosion
exhaust rear section and tail pipe corroded weakening and slight blow
faint wiper scratches on screen
n/s/f tyre low on inner edge approaching legal limit
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge approaching legal limit
o/s/r tail light cracked but not emmiting white light
slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
o/s/r undersill at rear starting to corrode
oil leak from around oil filter
vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrsion in places
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight wear play in n/s/r and o/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bushes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight wear play in n/s/r and o/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bushes
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion to both inner sills.
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
Nearside rear light lens cracked.
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to both inner sills.
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
Nearside rear light lens cracked.
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Damage to rear bumper
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Slight oil leak from engine area
Travel in handbrake
Damage to rear bumper
Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
Slight oil leak from engine area
Travel in handbrake
Both front brake hoses perished
Front number plate cracked and in poor condition
Both front brake hoses perished
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Both front brake hoses perished
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear light cracked
Oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?
Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S479 NFV is a 1999 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 92,406 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 S479 NFV, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S479 NFV is a 1999 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 16 February 1999.
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