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W283 RVU

2000 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,417 mi
Last recorded85,417 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 RVU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 83,460 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,476 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,952 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,570 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 49,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 May 2006 40,901 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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W283 RVU is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W283 RVU, 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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What year was W283 RVU registered?

W283 RVU is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W283 RVU safe to buy?

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