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RJ52 GTF

2002 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 GTF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn NSR & OSR (front) pins/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn NSR & OSR (rear) pins /bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR & OSR Front leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR & OSR leaf spring rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front ~ rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Crossmember heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering tensioner broken & rubbing on pulley

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill has a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR & OSR Inner sill has a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 100,116 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill has a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR & OSR Inner sill has a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NSR & OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (Heavily) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,753 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS very perished, but not showing inner cords. Strongly advise replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes are worn and split, but there is no excessive movement in any direction. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS on all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,682 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS very perished, but not showing inner cords. Strongly advise replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes are worn and split, but there is no excessive movement in any direction. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS on all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 93,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated outer wall

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated outer wall

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2019 93,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated outer wall

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated outer wall

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,133 miles

Cab and body sills damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are smaller than the front tyres

Fail 6 Nov 2018 90,057 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaks badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe and flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cab and body sills damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are smaller than the front tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,556 miles

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

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

both sills damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sills damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2016 84,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 84,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,779 miles

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

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

different sized tyres fitted front-rear axles

play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector 2 leak off pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

different sized tyres fitted front-rear axles

play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,788 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 79,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,534 miles

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

odd sized tyres fitted front - rear axles

osr light cracked, lens tape repair ok

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,904 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,869 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 44,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,200 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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RJ52 GTF is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ52 GTF, 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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RJ52 GTF is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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