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S720 TMJ

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,541 mi
Last recorded130,541 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 TMJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2012 130,541 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ancillary drive belts perished and slack

both outer sills crushed up and corroded

corrosion on brake servo and master cylinder/ unions

corrosion on, under and around battery tray, anable to acess to assess correctly, visual only

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

engine oilstained, damp and wet in places

exhaust centre box front mounting rubber perished

front anti roll bar d bushed worn

front brake pipes corroded

front coilsprings corroded

front shock dust shrouds split

front wishbon earm rear bushes deteriorated

fuel tank filler and breather necks corroded, slight stain on tank (strong advise)

metal coolant pipework corroded

nearside front indicator discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and has deep cuts to cord in tread but within limits, legal minimum tyre limit 1.6mm (strong advise)

nearside tyres kerbed and worn on outer sidewall, offside rear tyre perished

offside of radiator cradle damaged and twisted

offside rack boot twisted

offside seatbelt worn and fluffed on edges

rear brake hose perished

rear differential oilstained

steering rack oilstained and wet (strong advise)

washers misaligned

wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 May 2011 126,405 miles

all front wishbone arm bushes worn and perished

all rear spring and shackle bushes perished and worn

both outer sills corroded and damaged

engine mounts worn

engine oil leaks evident

front crossmember damaged and corroded

handbrake reserve low

nearside front indicator bulb slightly faded

nearside front shock absorber oil stained

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn/kurbed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

play in steering rack and rack mounts worn

slight bind from offside front brake

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt

slight pulse from nearside rear brake

strong advise - front to rear and rear brake pipes poor manufactured and routed

strong advise - steering rack heavily oil stained

underside corrosion evident

Fail 5 May 2011 126,338 miles

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

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

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

all front wishbone arm bushes worn and perished

all rear spring and shackle bushes perished and worn

both outer sills corroded and damaged

engine mounts worn

engine oil leaks evident

front crossmember damaged and corroded

handbrake reserve low

nearside front indicator bulb slightly faded

nearside front shock absorber oil stained

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn/kurbed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

play in steering rack

play in steering rack and rack mounts worn

slight bind from offside front brake

slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt

slight pulse from nearside rear brake

strong advise - front to rear and rear brake pipes poor manufactured and routed

strong advise - steering rack heavily oil stained

underside corrosion evident

Pass 28 May 2010 118,528 miles

engine oil stained

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs and pads worn

front wishbone arm front bushes just starting to unbond

nearside rear sidelight slightly dim

offside inner sill corroded

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

rear chassis corroded

slight bind evident from front brakes

slight fluffing offside seatbelt

slight oil stains on steering rack

Fail 19 May 2010 118,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil stained

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs and pads worn

front wishbone arm front bushes just starting to unbond

nearside headlamp condensated

offside inner sill corroded

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

rear chassis corroded

slight bind evident from front brakes

slight fluffing offside seatbelt

slight oil stains on steering rack

Pass 7 May 2009 113,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 106,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 106,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,123 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 80,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 74,274 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 74,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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S720 TMJ is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S720 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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S720 TMJ is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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