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S543 NCW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 NCW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 116,079 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 116,074 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement spring (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 116,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2015 108,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,114 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 8 Mar 2013 97,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chassis brake pipe corroding

to the nearside front and to the offside front brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

chassis brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

to the nearside front and to the offside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,911 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes juddering slightly

Front service brake veers right

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear of chassis brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2011 83,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes juddering slightly

Front service brake veers right

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear of chassis brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,073 miles

Brake pipe from rear compensator to rear brake hose corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front service brake veers right

Rear axle brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 78,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe from rear compensator to rear brake hose corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front service brake veers right

Rear axle brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroding on inside

front registration plate poor condition

front service brake veers right

windscreen washers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,200 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 65,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S543 NCW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S543 NCW, 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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S543 NCW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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