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S558 BBV

1998 Nissan Vanette

Silver Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,620 mi
Last recorded150,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 BBV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 150,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2016 146,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 144,077 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 144,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 141,217 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 141,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 123,611 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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S558 BBV is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Silver with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S558 BBV, 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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S558 BBV is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S558 BBV safe to buy?

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