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S85 JGG

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,256 mi
Last recorded158,256 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JGG
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 158,256 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 158,249 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 143,067 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system

slight play in steering rack

under body slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 138,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 132,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 127,722 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 127,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 116,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 104,230 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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S85 JGG is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S85 JGG, 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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S85 JGG is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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