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S946 FBW

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,681 mi
Last recorded70,681 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,681 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,746 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported inside cabin (1.9.2a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,687 miles

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

slight play in sterring rack

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,687 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,323 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,063 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,054 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

advise off side front seat belt fraying

advise screen washers weak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear body monthing

offside front tyre has suspect repair plug

slight damage to nearside rear light

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,959 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 66,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,422 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 64,422 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,422 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,149 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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S946 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S946 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 S946 FBW registered?

S946 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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