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S585 SWA

1998 Nissan Vanette

Silver Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,877 mi
Last recorded153,877 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 SWA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 153,877 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 153,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 149,000 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 148,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 143,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight play in o/s of rack

Pass 28 Apr 2007 139,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 134,351 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 134,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S585 SWA 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 55.6%.

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 S585 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 S585 SWA registered?

S585 SWA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S585 SWA safe to buy?

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