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W246 DKC

2000 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,332 miles

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

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

all rear seats and seatbelts removed

vehicle has had major amounts of welding which has been heavily undersealed not allowing full and proper inspection to welding

Fail 29 Jul 2017 73,306 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre rear (3.6.B.4e)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s&o/s rear spring rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s front top mounts o/s/r sill & spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

play in steering underside of vehicle corroded & painted heavily in places

Fail 6 Jun 2017 73,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring front mounting area inadequately repaired (not welded fully) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower wishbone rear mounting area not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,488 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust end deteriated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside rear lamp slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,055 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)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,838 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,160 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,538 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,662 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,396 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,396 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,810 miles

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

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

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

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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W246 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W246 DKC, 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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W246 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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