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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

46.2%Poor
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

16.7%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2001

Based on 162 vehicles

50.0%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

11.5%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2000

Based on 165 vehicles

55.2%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

31.8%

1999

Based on 122 vehicles

55.7%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

31.0%

1998

Based on 102 vehicles

52.0%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

32.0%

1997

Based on 55 vehicles

56.4%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

26.3%

1995

Based on 42 vehicles

54.8%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

36.0%

1992

Based on 54 vehicles

68.5%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1991

Based on 55 vehicles

41.8%Poor
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

50.0%

1990

Based on 32 vehicles

53.1%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

34.8%

0

Based on 583 vehicles

63.0%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Vanette

The most common reasons a Nissan Vanette fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

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

26.2%
2

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

8.0%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

20.5%

Front Nearside

14.5%

Offside

12.0%

Nissan Vanette — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Vanette MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Vanette?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Vanette is 54.2% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Vanette?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Vanette 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 (26.2%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (8.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Vanette reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 54.2%, the Nissan Vanette is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Vanette?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Vanette?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Vanette: 97,180 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vanette to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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