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S68 FDL

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,963 mi
Last recorded69,963 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 FDL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,963 miles

floorpan corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 30 Aug 2012 69,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

floorpan corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,404 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,393 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,594 miles

exhaust corroded

floorpan and sills corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 25 Aug 2009 64,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

exhaust corroded

flexi brake hoses perished

floorpan and sills corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,655 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate cracked

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,956 miles

unable to measure brake pads. †offside and nearside front tyres worn.

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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S68 FDL is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S68 FDL, 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 S68 FDL registered?

S68 FDL is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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