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S824 FRR

1998 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,852 mi
Last recorded163,852 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 FRR
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 163,852 miles

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

N/S FRONT BRAKEBINDING

O/S N/S CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

O/S N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED REAR X MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2007 151,659 miles

slight play in sterring rack

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion and weakness plus some body damage in various areas

handbrake willsoon require attention (lever getting high)

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Sep 2007 151,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion and weakness plus some body damage in various areas

handbrake willsoon require attention (lever getting high)

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 142,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 142,013 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 126,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 126,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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S824 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S824 FRR, 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 S824 FRR registered?

S824 FRR is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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