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W214 JLJ

2000 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 JLJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 50,855 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,744 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 41,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 41,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,708 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,862 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both (2.4.B.4)

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2018 34,857 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both (2.4.B.4)

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,703 miles

Nearside Rear play in leaf spring bush

Fail 19 Sep 2017 34,699 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear play in leaf spring bush

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,932 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,563 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,559 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,268 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 31,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,087 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,342 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre perrishes and craked

Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,320 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre perrishes and craked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate is deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,906 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate is deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,308 miles

front number plate deteriorted

Fail 8 Aug 2008 20,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate deteriorted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,662 miles

all advises from failure test no. 900968977139 still apply

Fail 27 Jun 2007 17,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arms[all]bushes slightly perished

nearside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,855 miles

both front upper brake hoses perished

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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W214 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W214 JLJ, 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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W214 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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