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FA02 LVL

2002 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,949 mi
Last recorded149,949 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 LVL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 149,949 miles

Power steering weaping

Fail 20 May 2014 149,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering weaping

Pass 28 May 2013 145,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 145,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,647 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 136,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,563 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rot holes just outside perscribed area o/s/f and n/s/f. hand brake leavers forward in rear drums.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 119,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

nearside handbrake low effort

offside handbrake cable insecure

offside indicator lens missing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 94,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,709 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE DIRTY

Pass 30 Dec 2005 83,336 miles

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

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

slight cracking on offside front tyre sidewall

slight wear on front disc pads

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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FA02 LVL is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA02 LVL, 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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What year was FA02 LVL registered?

FA02 LVL is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is FA02 LVL safe to buy?

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