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S542 VGA

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,959 mi
Last recorded108,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 VGA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 106,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 100,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,648 miles

unable to fully test rear-rear seat belt due to seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2005 90,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 90,242 miles

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)

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 VGA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S542 VGA, 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 S542 VGA registered?

S542 VGA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S542 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 VGA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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