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S655 DFA

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,353 mi
Last recorded152,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 DFA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 152,353 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2010 149,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear lamp unit cobbled together,still serviceable but suggest replacement.

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 149,397 miles

Offside rear lamp unit cobbled together,still serviceable but suggest replacement.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 146,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 144,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 136,381 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 136,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT WETNESS AROUND FUEL PUMP PIPES

Pass 2 Nov 2005 126,293 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 126,293 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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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S655 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S655 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S655 DFA registered?

S655 DFA is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S655 DFA safe to buy?

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