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W494 EGC

2000 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,320 mi
Last recorded110,320 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,320 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear offside and nearside shock absorber bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 110,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear offside and nearside shock absorber bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,919 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,406 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

windscreen has light surface scratches but not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,291 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp damage

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,553 miles

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

exhaust emits slight smoke

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,638 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,638 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W494 EGC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W494 EGC, 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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W494 EGC is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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