CarVerify

Free Car Check

S915 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,735 mi
Last recorded40,735 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,735 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 40,729 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear sills slightly damaged.

tempary repair to n/s wing mirror.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,547 miles

front brake pads getting low,nearside and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode,

Fail 2 Nov 2010 29,352 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads getting low,nearside and offside front metal brake pipes starting to corrode,

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,650 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 19,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front side light very dim

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,736 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 16,736 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,373 miles

brake pipes rusty /// front brake hose ferruls rusty // near side front shock absorbers // near side headlamp damp interior //

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,592 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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
Full Nissan Vanette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S915 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S915 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S915 FBW?

You can check the full history of S915 FBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S915 FBW registered?

S915 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S915 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S915 FBW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S915 FBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S915 FBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.