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LC52 VPD

2002 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,170 mi
Last recorded93,170 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VPD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,170 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,613 miles

windscreen marked

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner strut turrets, outer sills and nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis lower arm suspension mounting point. nearside rear inner sill/arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner strut turrets, outer sills and nearside rear chassis leg corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,665 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and nearside front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes and filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front outrigger and offside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and nearside front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,072 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis legs, outriggers, spring hangers, floor, offside front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected load comp mountings (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative detatched from vehicle due to corrosion (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to load comp and nearside front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close (5.2.3 (e))

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight play in lower steering universal joint

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,486 miles

Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) u/j at column (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel neck filler pipes corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,974 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened nearside front chassis, both front inner wings in strut turrets, nearside outrigger and offside rear outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower column joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,820 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,301 miles

radiator support member rusty

sidewall cracking offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 37,021 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

radiator support member rusty

sidewall cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 26,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 24,958 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,461 miles

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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LC52 VPD is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC52 VPD, 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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LC52 VPD is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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