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S583 SWA

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 SWA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,200 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 75,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 66,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,639 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 533,379 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,167 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 51,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,178 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,077 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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S583 SWA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S583 SWA, 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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What year was S583 SWA registered?

S583 SWA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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