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X488 MGB

2000 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Vanette85,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 MGB
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,868 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,404 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside sills damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2010 85,807 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,631 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 83,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,981 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 80,981 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front 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)

both rear spring bushes worn (both)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front headlight accident damaged

offside front seatbelt frayed

offside front steering rack worn

offside rear bump stop missing

rear brakes noisey

rear differentail oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 74,875 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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X488 MGB is a 2000 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X488 MGB, 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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X488 MGB is a 2000 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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