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S916 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,924 mi
Last recorded148,924 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 148,924 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 134,075 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 133,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 118,566 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 99,798 miles

all tyres on 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,790 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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S916 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S916 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

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What year was S916 FBW registered?

S916 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S916 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S916 FBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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