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S733 MLM

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 MLM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places on jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn spring front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,188 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,167 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner sill corroded

rear seats have been removed

underside and chassis corroded

various weld repairs carried out

Fail 4 Jul 2016 90,934 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner sill corroded

rear seats have been removed

underside and chassis corroded

various weld repairs carried out

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,498 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear registration plates slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 4mm of tread and slightly perished

nearside and offside sills are damaged and have had weld repairs

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

under-side o9f vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,756 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal travel, little reserve movement

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,080 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,032 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2011 73,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,082 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,017 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 52,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,154 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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S733 MLM is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S733 MLM, 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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S733 MLM is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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