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S554 AKC

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 60,283 miles

front wipers worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres side wall perished

Fail 7 May 2015 60,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake fluid low

n/s/f wing mirror missing

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres side wall perished

Pass 15 May 2014 54,648 miles

battery tray corroded

both rear tyres are badly perished

brake pipes at the rear corroded

exhaust rubber perished

nearside front indcator slightly insecure

offside rear shock absorber rubber worn

rear leaf spring bushs are worn

signs of corrosion chassis

slight exhaust blow on joint

windscreen washer only just working well enough to pass mot

Fail 15 May 2014 54,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

both rear tyres are badly perished

brake pipes at the rear corroded

exhaust rubber perished

nearside front indcator slightly insecure

offside rear shock absorber rubber worn

rear leaf spring bushs are worn

signs of corrosion chassis

slight exhaust blow on joint

windscreen washer only just working well enough to pass mot

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,013 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,013 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

generall corroded underside

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,053 miles

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

rear exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,085 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 46,085 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,875 miles

as previous

Fail 5 Mar 2007 42,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front lamps repaired with tape

front wishbone bush slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,092 miles

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

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

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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S554 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S554 AKC, 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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S554 AKC is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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