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S658 VWE

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,089 mi
Last recorded88,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 VWE
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,089 miles

front pipe leaking a little

Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front pipe leaking a little

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 74,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,447 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,867 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 45,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,486 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 44,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,791 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,083 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,083 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front brake pipes to flexy corroding

brake pipe to o/s rear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,157 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 25,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S658 VWE is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S658 VWE, 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 S658 VWE registered?

S658 VWE is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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