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W167 DBW

2000 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2016 140,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 inner sill & lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded three points of corrosion around area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 133,982 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 126,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,161 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 117,161 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,031 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 98,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 93,995 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 93,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 91,920 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 86,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,218 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 73,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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W167 DBW is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W167 DBW, 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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W167 DBW is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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