Nissan Vanette
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 712 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
64%
Total Tests
712
Best Year
1992 (75%)
Years Covered
10
About the Nissan Vanette
The Nissan Vanette has been tested 712 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (1990 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1992 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 58%. With a 17 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The NISSAN VANETTE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 93,924 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 96,198 miles.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Vanette is 17 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Vanette by Year
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