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S875 UDT

1998 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,869 mi
Last recorded120,869 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 UDT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 120,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 120,869 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,097 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 116,095 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 111,209 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 111,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 111,122 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 111,120 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 111,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 111,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 110,830 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f rack end slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2007 110,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 95,712 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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S875 UDT is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S875 UDT, 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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S875 UDT is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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