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S554 BDK

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,744 mi
Last recorded41,744 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 BDK
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,744 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,744 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front wipers torn

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front brake pads very low and showing signs of heat damage

Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,514 miles

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

danp noted around engine suspect fuel leak

front and rear tyres different sizes

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,514 miles

danp noted around engine suspect fuel leak

front and rear tyres different sizes

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,479 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside rear foot and handbrake slight low effort noted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 37,479 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)

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 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)

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside rear foot and handbrake slight low effort noted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,814 miles

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

nearside front tyre splitting on outer sidewall

offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2011 34,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

nearside front tyre splitting on outer sidewall

offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,601 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,788 miles

slight movement from steering rack on its rubber mountings

slight play in rear leaf spring rubbers

slight play in steering rack(offside)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,067 miles

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)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,040 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres outer shoulders and sidewalls splitting,and nearside rear tyre has nail in it

slight play in steering rack

windscreen scratched in zone"A"

Fail 18 Sep 2006 29,192 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,192 miles

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

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (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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S554 BDK 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 56.3%.

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 BDK, 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 BDK is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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