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W381 RLF

2000 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 RLF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

near side and off side front chassis corroded

off side sill area showing jacking damage

Fail 24 Apr 2015 103,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

near side and off side front chassis corroded

off side sill area showing jacking damage

Fail 24 Apr 2015 103,964 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake pads low

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

Non commercial tyres fitted

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

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

Spare tyre missing

Wrong tyre sizes fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads low

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

Non commercial tyres fitted

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

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

Spare tyre missing

Wrong tyre sizes fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,966 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 99,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,123 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,625 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

wiper blades split but clearing the screen ok

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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W381 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W381 RLF, 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 W381 RLF registered?

W381 RLF is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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