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W856 ECS

2000 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,713 mi
Last recorded177,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 ECS
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 177,713 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2019 177,699 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember supporting radiator corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in prescribed area of subframe holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 176,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 175,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion brake pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2015 175,883 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2014 174,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 173,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 171,227 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 171,227 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 169,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 168,300 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 167,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2009 167,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 167,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 166,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 165,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 165,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle 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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W856 ECS is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W856 ECS, 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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W856 ECS is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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