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S651 DFA

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,701 mi
Last recorded202,701 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 202,701 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 199,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 194,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 189,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 189,062 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 183,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 183,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 177,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 177,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 170,121 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 170,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 165,162 miles

Advise as 412143935439

Fail 29 Nov 2005 165,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S651 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S651 DFA, 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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S651 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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