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VN02 OEB

2002 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,495 mi
Last recorded175,495 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan D2290,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 OEB
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 175,495 miles

Chassis and repairs thickly covered in underseal

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 172,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

chassis and repairs thickly covered in underseal preventing proper inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,069 miles

Chassis and repairs thickly covered in underseal not allowing full inspection.

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 151,306 miles

Chassis covered in thick underseal not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At towbar mountings both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 151,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Chassis covered in thick underseal not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At towbar mountings both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 113,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,908 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,619 miles

front brake pads very well worn

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,991 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 60,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

both wipper blades deteriorated

centre brake light not working

power steering belt noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,027 miles

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

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

both wipper blades deteriorated

centre brake light not working

power steering belt noisey

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,570 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre stop lamp obviously not connected

Pass 18 May 2006 47,954 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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VN02 OEB is a 2002 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN02 OEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN02 OEB is a 2002 Nissan D22, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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