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W491 COT

2000 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

118,444 mi
Last recorded118,444 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 COT
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 118,444 miles

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

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

nearside rear floor corroding

rear cross member corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,434 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear floor corroding

rear cross member corroding

Pass 23 May 2012 111,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,807 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 103,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play ans leak off/side end of rack

Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play ans leak off/side end of rack

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,071 miles

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

slight leak from rack

slight play in rack mountings

slight play off/side end of rack

Pass 31 May 2008 75,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 65,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak o/s end of rack

Pass 30 May 2006 56,906 miles

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

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

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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W491 COT is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,300cc 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 W491 COT, 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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W491 COT is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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