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S490 FDM

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 FDM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,748 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low down to 3mm

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,748 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low down to 3mm

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,934 miles

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

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

Underbody of van becomeing corrodded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,271 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,783 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2009 17,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 12,219 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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S490 FDM is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White 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 S490 FDM, 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 S490 FDM registered?

S490 FDM is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S490 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 FDM 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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