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S986 PCS

1998 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Vanette96,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 PCS
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,001 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 77,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,647 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 70,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively 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
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S986 PCS is a 1998 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S986 PCS, 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 S986 PCS registered?

S986 PCS is a 1998 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S986 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S986 PCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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