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NL52 FFC

2002 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust pipe missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to increase (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure front anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near front spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,221 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

OSR leaf spring front bush worn

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 63,206 miles

Stop lamp not working NS and OS (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

OSR leaf spring front bush worn

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

OSR lower sill area surface corrosion

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,027 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

OSR lower sill area surface corrosion

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,818 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in the OS rack-end.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 60,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in the OS rack-end.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,280 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,742 miles

Coolant level low.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,553 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perished.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/r seal damaged

rear brake drums damaged

rear tyres deteriorating

slight dampness around rear brake drums

slight noise from rear axle when rotating rear wheels

slight vehicle corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,944 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/r seal damaged

rear brake drums damaged

rear tyres deteriorating

slight dampness around rear brake drums

slight noise from rear axle when rotating rear wheels

slight vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,901 miles

outside edges of rear tyres perished

rear brake drums slightly distorted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,226 miles

slight marking on rear no plate

Fail 19 Mar 2007 29,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,624 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 19,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,330 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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NL52 FFC is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL52 FFC, 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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NL52 FFC is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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