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W129 EPU

2000 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,068 mi
Last recorded72,068 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 EPU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,068 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2011 62,374 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear bars and perrishing

front and rear no plates blemmishing

off side front tyre perrishing and cracking

slight binding to off side front brake

spare tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 May 2011 62,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres on wear bars and perrishing

front and rear no plates blemmishing

off side front tyre perrishing and cracking

slight binding to off side front brake

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2009 56,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2009 56,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,444 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,541 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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W129 EPU is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W129 EPU, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W129 EPU registered?

W129 EPU is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W129 EPU safe to buy?

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