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S542 DGU

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,043 mi
Last recorded125,043 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 125,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front & rear tyres perishing/deteriorating slightly.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 120,033 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 2 Dec 2013 120,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 109,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,508 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 107,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in inner rack joint o/s/f

Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in inner rack joint o/s/f

Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,610 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 104,610 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,389 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 83,989 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 75,124 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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S542 DGU is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S542 DGU, 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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S542 DGU is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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