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S624 BNV

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,879 mi
Last recorded144,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 BNV
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 144,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both of the rear spring eye bushes are worn but no excessive movement in

corrosion on the inner sills and chassis

front and rear brake flexi hoses perishing

front and rear brake pipes coorroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 144,518 miles

Advise both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Advise corrosion to both outersills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 139,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 134,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,288 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 122,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 116,328 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 116,328 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 115,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 107,730 miles

deterioration to front brake hoses

front brake pads worn low

offside front headlamp damaged/condensation inside affecting beam image/intensity

pitting & corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

tyres differ in profile size front to rear

Fail 22 Aug 2006 107,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

deterioration to front brake hoses

front brake pads worn low

offside headlamp damaged/condensation inside lamp affecting beam image/intensity

pitting & corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

tyres differ in profile size front to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2005 101,171 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 101,123 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe from rear valve to hose corroded

brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder corroded

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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S624 BNV is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S624 BNV, 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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S624 BNV is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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