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W279 BCF

2000 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,985 mi
Last recorded68,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 BCF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,985 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 68,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frint mounting inner sill underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,164 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 68,154 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,561 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,341 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger next to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger next to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear brake back plate rubbing drum

Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,098 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2015 43,086 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,887 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage and repair made to nearside rear light unit

Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage and repair made to nearside rear light unit

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,468 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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W279 BCF is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W279 BCF, 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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W279 BCF is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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