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S828 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,307 mi
Last recorded105,307 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 105,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,217 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 103,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,839 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on all under side of van front and rear

Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on all under side of van front and rear

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,989 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 94,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,253 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 68,195 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 68,195 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rusting

lower engine&underside covers fitted

n/s mirror glass cracked

nail in tyre

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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S828 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S828 FBW, 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 S828 FBW registered?

S828 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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