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S865 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,341 mi
Last recorded136,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,341 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 136,331 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 136,299 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s sills damaged front and rear

Pass 21 Dec 2009 134,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 134,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

tracking looks to be out

i feel all rusty pipes must be cleaned and inspected. changed if ness after cleaning

Pass 22 Dec 2008 132,234 miles

both front metal barkes pipes and a selection on the rear surface corroded may not pass another test

sslight blow at exhaust manifold to down pipe gasket

windscreeen damaged in 2 places both legal

Pass 2 Jan 2008 129,601 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 126,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 126,504 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 118,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 115,037 miles

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

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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S865 FBW 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 63.6%.

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 S865 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 S865 FBW registered?

S865 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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