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DX02 RZJ

2002 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,938 mi
Last recorded146,938 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RZJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 146,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis area (6.6.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm, worn to LEGAL LIMIT on inside edge. 185R14C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded but not considered to be a prescribed area at this time

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

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded but not considered to be a prescribed area at this time

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2016 145,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

All tyres age cracks

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 142,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2015 142,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,535 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 137,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 132,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 128,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 125,148 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 125,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,653 miles

Both front outer metal brake pipes corroded

Front wipers smear

N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2009 104,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake bind n/s/f // Front pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)

Fluctuation front brakes

Front wipers smear

Nail n/s/r tyre

Underbody corrosion // Both fornt outer metal brake pipes corroded // N/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,698 miles

marks in drivers seat belt and belt worn

exhaust blow at front pipe to silencer joint

n/s and o/s front outer metal brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear sills damaged

play/wear in o/s tie rod

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,622 miles

Both dip beam patterns weak.

Both front brake pipes corroded in wheel arches.

Drivers seat belt worn.

Fluctuation on both front brakes.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust mounting incorrectly fitted and nut and spacer missing.

N/s/r axle brake pipe corroded.

Rear tyres different size/profile to front tyres.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,062 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet safety catch partially seized

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

front number plate starting to discolour

o/s sill damaged

o/s/f wiper smears

rear number plate discoloured

slight play o/s of steering rack

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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DX02 RZJ is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 76,785 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 DX02 RZJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX02 RZJ is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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