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VU52 VVL

2002 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,586 mi
Last recorded159,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Navara90,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VVL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 159,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 159,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 150,642 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 150,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 141,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,976 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion osf inner brake disc face

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 132,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion osf inner brake disc face

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,643 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2010 129,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2009 125,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2009 125,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2008 114,937 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 111,464 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 111,464 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,421 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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VU52 VVL is a 2002 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 90,558 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU52 VVL registered?

VU52 VVL is a 2002 Nissan Navara, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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