Nissan Vanette

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 712 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

64%

Total Tests

712

Highest Pass Rate

2000 (63%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Vanette

The Nissan Vanette was MOT tested 712 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1990 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2000 model has the highest pass rate at 63% from 116 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 60%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 2283cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,841

Per month£237/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2002 details

How reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

vs average of all models-18% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-17% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Nissan Vanette by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2002	58%	74	96,198 mi
2001	60%	117	87,247 mi
2000	63%	116	98,667 mi
1999	68%	93	94,347 mi
1998	62%	99	98,008 mi
1997	71%	48	114,045 mi
1995	62%	34	81,089 mi
1992	75%	40	109,702 mi
1991	58%	60	127,840 mi
1990	61%	31	93,924 mi

Questions about the Nissan Vanette

Is the Nissan Vanette reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (1990 to 2002), the Nissan Vanette averages a 64% MOT pass rate, from 712 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2000 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 63%.

Which year Nissan Vanette has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2000 Nissan Vanette has the highest MOT pass rate at 63%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 60%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.