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S918 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,824 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,377 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,537 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 89,501 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 84,003 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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S918 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S918 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.

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What year was S918 FBW registered?

S918 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S918 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S918 FBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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