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S76 DBN

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 DBN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 133,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,106 miles

adv, both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 116,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f mirror lens fading

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2011 116,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f mirror lens fading

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

n/s/f loose mirror

Fail 22 Sep 2010 110,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

n/s/f loose mirror

Fail 6 Oct 2009 102,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front no. plate damaged but still legible

rear no. plate delaminating,but still legible

Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front no. plate damaged but still legible

rear no. plate delaminating,but still legible

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear no plate detriotrated

rear van boarded out

Fail 24 Sep 2008 97,952 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear no plate detriotrated

rear van boarded out

Fail 24 Sep 2007 95,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,786 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,593 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 87,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,446 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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S76 DBN is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S76 DBN, 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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S76 DBN is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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