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M208 GCD

2003 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,514 mi
Last recorded152,514 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Vanette98,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 GCD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 152,514 miles

Underside of vehicle is in poor and rusty condition

Fail 22 Jul 2015 152,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Underside of vehicle is in poor and rusty condition

Pass 27 Jul 2013 147,975 miles

steering down shaft gaiter split

wear front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2012 140,172 miles

advise heavy oil leaks

advise o/s/f track rod play in inner ball joint

advise o/s/f tyre heavilly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2012 140,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise heavy oil leaks

advise o/s/f track rod play in inner ball joint

advise o/s/f tyre heavilly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2011 140,089 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fog lamp slightly loose

rear number plate in a poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 131,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 126,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 121,728 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 117,118 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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M208 GCD is a 2003 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 98,770 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 M208 GCD, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M208 GCD registered?

M208 GCD is a 2003 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is M208 GCD safe to buy?

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