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W252 DKC

2000 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 134,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 134,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 134,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on master cylinder (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 131,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on master cylinder (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure

Pass 25 May 2022 128,888 miles

Front Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear ( various components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slighly loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle limit stops ( 2x bothsides)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 128,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure 2x both (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear ( various components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slighly loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle limit stops ( 2x bothsides)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 125,366 miles

Front 2x bothsides ( outer sills undersealed unable to inspect)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear ( bothsides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle limit stops 2x bothsides missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 125,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing no locking nut / castle nut or pin track end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 2x bothsides ( outer sills undersealed unable to inspect)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear ( bothsides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle limit stops 2x bothsides missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 122,468 miles

Offside Rear indicator lens slight damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( over axle) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 122,468 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear 2x ( to brake compensator) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lens slight damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( over axle) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,307 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x bothsides ( perished) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded In several places

Fail 28 Jan 2019 121,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged seriously freyed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x bothsides ( perished) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded In several places

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,362 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,362 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,218 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 113,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front window sceen washer works but not to its full function

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 107,629 miles

o/s headlight has a slightly weak pattern..

o/s/f inner arch areas has corrosion...

rear ferrules corroded...

rear metal brake pipes corroded..

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 106,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2011 104,128 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded and holed outside prescibed area in my opinion

Fail 11 May 2011 104,127 miles

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded and holed outside prescibed area in my opinion

Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,801 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,334 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 39,327 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 34,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W252 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W252 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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W252 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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