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S872 UHJ

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 UHJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2022 95,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,730 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,730 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand & foot brake efforts low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

end float n/s/r hub

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand & foot brake efforts low

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

end float n/s/r hub

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight axle end float

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

temp.fuel cap

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,034 miles

temp.fuel cap fitted

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

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,497 miles

slight end float n/s/r hub

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 90,497 miles

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

slight end float n/s/r hub

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,552 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s washer jet inop .

poss.battery u/s

slight end float n/s/r hub

Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,551 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s washer jet inop .

poss.battery u/s

slight end float n/s/r hub

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,303 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight end float n/s/r hub

Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,755 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/ seperate, tread to sidewalls! ok @ mo keep eye on!

Fail 11 Jul 2013 86,755 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack/ seperate, tread to sidewalls! ok @ mo keep eye on!

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,129 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 83,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,490 miles

slight end float n/s/r hub

Pass 24 Jul 2007 73,603 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 73,603 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

coolant & washer fluid levels low.

slight end float in rear diff bearings.

very slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S872 UHJ is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S872 UHJ, 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 S872 UHJ registered?

S872 UHJ is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S872 UHJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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