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ILZ 9231

2002 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,587 mi
Last recorded135,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 9231
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 135,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear, various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front, rear wishbone mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner + outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f strut top (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres side walls are perished

brake test + emissions test not carried out

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2016 132,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to canvas (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2014 128,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 128,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 122,112 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,805 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 102,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

ADVISE N/S HEADLAMP CORRODED

CORROSION NOTICED ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,694 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,264 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,264 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,926 miles

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

Rear nearside & offside tyre sidewalls cracking, require monitoring

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,042 miles

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

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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ILZ 9231 is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ILZ 9231, 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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ILZ 9231 is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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