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S899 DTM

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,171 mi
Last recorded176,171 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 DTM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 176,171 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 171,670 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 160,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 147,332 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 136,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 127,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 114,260 miles

chip in n/s of front windscreen

front inner brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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S899 DTM is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S899 DTM, 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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S899 DTM is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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