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W131 XGC

2000 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,156 mi
Last recorded80,156 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 XGC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mount at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mount at chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring front mount at inner sill to out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,970 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

osf headlamp low output

underbody/chassis very rusty has had lot of welding

Pass 17 Oct 2020 79,457 miles

headlight nsf low output

Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,777 miles

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

extensive under body welded repairs

Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,510 miles

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

steering rack mount rubbers worn but not recessive

under body corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,409 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear panel excessively corroded , with in prescribed area of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Offside Front Sill damaged

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

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,977 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (nsf jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,688 miles

Offside Front h/lamp corroded (water ingress)

pipe to air box insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front h/lamp corroded (water ingress)

pipe to air box insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,838 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters cracked (6.3.4c)

Fuel system component leaking around number four injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit also very perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,602 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust blowing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,218 miles

Drivers seat base worn throgh to metal.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Drivers seat base worn throgh to metal.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,503 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,503 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

OSF tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,954 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,954 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,495 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,785 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 27,588 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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W131 XGC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 W131 XGC, 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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W131 XGC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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