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1998 Nissan Vanette 2.3L Diesel · S273 DKS

S273 DKS

1998 Nissan Vanette (2.3L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 110,721 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
NISSAN VANETTE
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,721 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2283cc
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S273 DKS Key Findings

  • 34 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2026
  • 110,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (48 mentions)

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S273 DKS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 00:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Vanette (S273 DKS) between October 2006 and November 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Suspension (47 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 116 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likel”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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ADVISORY

S273 DKS Mileage History

  1. 16/10/200642,037 mi
  2. 15/10/200747,420 mi+5,383 mi
  3. 15/10/200747,425 mi+5 mi
  4. 30/10/200852,576 mi+5,151 mi
  5. 06/11/200957,465 mi+4,889 mi
  6. 03/11/201061,829 mi+4,364 mi
  7. 03/11/201061,835 mi+6 mi
  8. 04/11/201166,183 mi+4,348 mi
  9. 04/11/201166,183 mi
  10. 26/10/201270,323 mi+4,140 mi
  11. 24/10/201374,188 mi+3,865 mi
  12. 24/10/201374,188 mi
  13. 28/10/201478,534 mi+4,346 mi
  14. 28/10/201478,534 mi
  15. 26/10/201582,539 mi+4,005 mi
  16. 26/10/201582,539 mi
  17. 07/11/201686,744 mi+4,205 mi
  18. 07/11/201686,744 mi
  19. 23/10/201790,341 mi+3,597 mi
  20. 05/11/201894,231 mi+3,890 mi
  21. 13/11/201894,264 mi+33 mi
  22. 28/10/201997,271 mi+3,007 mi
  23. 31/10/201997,271 mi
  24. 03/11/202099,595 mi+2,324 mi
  25. 01/11/2021101,759 mi+2,164 mi
  26. 10/11/2021101,818 mi+59 mi
  27. 24/10/2022103,910 mi+2,092 mi
  28. 07/11/2022103,984 mi+74 mi
  29. 06/11/2023105,399 mi+1,415 mi
  30. 07/11/2023105,399 mi
  31. 04/11/2024107,104 mi+1,705 mi
  32. 03/11/2025108,872 mi+1,768 mi
  33. 03/11/2025108,872 mi
  34. 03/11/2026110,721 mi+1,849 mi

Average of roughly 3,426 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
7 dangerous defects found recently
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