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W778 SGW

2000 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 SGW
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 123,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,786 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,619 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

front tyres perished

n/s/f headlamp damaged

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

steering rack rubber mounts worn, resulting in slight movement of steering rack.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,351 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

headlamp holed

steering rack mounting bushes weak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 104,357 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

headlamp holed

steering rack mounting bushes weak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Small chip and scratch on windscreen

Steering rack gaiters cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f headlamp lense chipped

o/s/r inner and outeer sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 88,652 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front structure has been repaired .

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,053 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,354 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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W778 SGW is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W778 SGW, 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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W778 SGW is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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