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S488 LPX

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,026 mi
Last recorded146,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,357 miles

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

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

Offside rear sill damaged

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 143,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear sill damaged

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 138,495 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside front headlamp stone chiped

Fail 29 Jan 2011 138,495 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

both front tyres on 2mm

offside front headlamp stone chiped

Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 129,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside head lamp holed

Pass 4 Feb 2009 117,486 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 117,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 107,480 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 107,480 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front flexihoses very perished.

Chips in windscreen

Slight play in both rear shackle bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,182 miles

chip on windscreen.

front brake pads look low.(RECOMEND CHECK WITH WHEELS OFF)

small split in downpipe.

Pass 2 Nov 2005

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

front indicators / bulbs going white.

n/s headlight patern poor.

wiper blades in poor condition.

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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S488 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S488 LPX, 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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S488 LPX is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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