MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/side front (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/side front (2.7.3)
all metal brake pipes surface corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Braking system leaking rear metal brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort n/side rear (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake recording little or no effort o/side rear (3.7.B.5a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/side front (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/side front (2.7.3)
all metal brake pipes surface corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
underside of vehicle weld repaired
All brake pipes slight corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake pipes rusty.
N/s/f service brake slight binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
N/s/f service brake slight binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S870 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 S870 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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S870 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 August 1998.
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