Nissan Vanette MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Vanette. Check any Vanette by registration number below.
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54.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-26.9%
vs Nissan Avg
11
Year Ranges
Below Average
Reliability
Nissan Vanette — MOT Reliability Overview
The Nissan Vanette has an average MOT pass rate of 54.2%, which is 26.9 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the Vanette can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.
The most common reasons a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Vanette for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Nissan Vanette, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Nissan Vanette performs at MOT across different model years.
2002
Based on 117 vehicles
16.7%
23.3%
2001
Based on 162 vehicles
11.5%
34.5%
2000
Based on 165 vehicles
9.1%
31.8%
1999
Based on 122 vehicles
4.2%
31.0%
1998
Based on 102 vehicles
1.3%
32.0%
1997
Based on 55 vehicles
2.6%
26.3%
1995
Based on 42 vehicles
4.0%
36.0%
1992
Based on 54 vehicles
2.8%
11.1%
1991
Based on 55 vehicles
2.5%
50.0%
1990
Based on 32 vehicles
0.0%
34.8%
0
Based on 583 vehicles
97k mi
Top MOT Failures — Nissan Vanette
The most common reasons a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Offside
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Nissan Vanette — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Nissan Vanette MOT and reliability.
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