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W549 UPU

2000 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,950 mi
Last recorded145,950 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 UPU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 145,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front and rear of outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger front and rear of (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,642 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 135,563 miles

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

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

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,178 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Feb 2014 133,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,178 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 133,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

o/s/f disc inner face surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,912 miles

near side front tyre edges wearing

off side front brake disc inner face rusting badly

off side front brakes slightly out of balance

off side rear service and parking brake effort low

several metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 28 Jan 2012 97,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

both front brake pipes corroded

corrosion on both front chassis rails

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

front exhaust section corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front indicator unit loose

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear leaf spring,leaf shackle bushes worn

offside load sensing valve to rear brake hose brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,912 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on rear chassis rails

nearside rear leaf spring,rear shackle bushes worn

offside load sensing valve to rear brake hose corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

poor beam image on nearside dipped aim

Fail 18 Feb 2011 97,912 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on rear chassis rails

nearside rear leaf spring,rear shackle bushes worn

offside load sensing valve to rear brake hose corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

poor beam image on nearside dipped aim

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,282 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear o/s brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,237 miles

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding by compensater

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,422 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,893 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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W549 UPU is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W549 UPU, 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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W549 UPU is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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