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S709 TMJ

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 TMJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,240 miles

rear damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,415 miles

O/S/R bumper trim damaged.

Sill lips damaged.

Earth strap insecure from gear box

Fail 17 Dec 2013 103,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sill lips damaged.

Earth strap insecure from gear box

O/S/R bumper trim damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,417 miles

All sill lips corroded and crushed.

Corrosion to O/S/R body.

O/S/R bumper damaged.

Play in O/S steering rack arm.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 101,417 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All sill lips corroded and crushed.

Corrosion to O/S/R body.

O/S/R bumper damaged.

Play in O/S steering rack arm.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,409 miles

slight wear in o/s front vertical link

Fail 23 Dec 2011 99,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight wear in o/s front vertical link

Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,208 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,204 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged

surface rust to under body

Fail 20 May 2008 96,584 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged

surface rust to under body

Fail 25 Jan 2008 96,578 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

steel brake pipes starting to corrode /

Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 79,210 miles

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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S709 TMJ is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S709 TMJ, 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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S709 TMJ is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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