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S841 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear half covered in surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,592 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis ares (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe mountings are corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,769 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,141 miles

both front tyres perished

offside front brake disc rusty

offside front brake slight rubbing

offside front jacking point corroded

slight diesel weap from injector leak off pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,911 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perished

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Oct 2014 88,910 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres perished

offside rear hub seal leaking

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,189 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 84,189 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,403 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Oct 2012 81,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Oct 2011 77,012 miles

Nearside front indicator lamp damage.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 76,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front indicator lamp damage.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,293 miles

movement in steering rack mounts

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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S841 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S841 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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S841 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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