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S89 JGG

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,182 mi
Last recorded162,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 JGG
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2012 162,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexis cracking

front brake pads low 2mm

n/s/r lense cracked

o/s no plate light lense missing

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/f sill damaged

rear tyres on limit

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Sep 2011 154,868 miles

front brake flexis cracking

front coil springs corroded

front suspension arm bushes perished

n/s mirror repaired

o/s seatbelt slightly frayed

rear brake pipe corroded

slight play antiroll bar bushes

slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 22 Aug 2011 154,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

air bag light on

both sides front discs

both sides front wiper blades

condistion nearside rear tyre outer wall

condistion of battery termial

nearside front door mirror cracked and taped up

offside rear foot brake

Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,436 miles

frfont flexi brake pipes cracking

front no plate cxracked

front+rear chassis corroded+jacking points corroding

n/s mirror damaged

o/s no plate light lense missing

rear shock bottom bushes cracking

seatbelts starting to fray

Fail 22 Jul 2009 134,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

n/s/f+o/s/f flexi brake pipes cracking

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jul 2009 134,358 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to perish

n/s/f+o/s/f flexi brake pipes cracking

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2008 127,172 miles

floor corroding by jacking point

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

nearside front inner arch corroding

rear leaf spring bushes cracking

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2007 118,185 miles

both anti roll bar "u" bushes starting to perish

chassis corroded by spring mounts

cut in side wall of nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre getting low

nearside washer aim

offside front flexi starting to crack

Pass 24 Jul 2006 111,330 miles

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

front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

pin hole in rear exhaust

rear leafspring bushes starting to perish both sides

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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S89 JGG is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S89 JGG, 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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S89 JGG is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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