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AE51 VKJ

2001 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,523 mi
Last recorded163,523 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Navara94,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VKJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 163,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 163,513 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 163,904 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under boonet (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2018 160,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 157,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 151,171 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all centre to rear and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor near centre chassis mounting points to body

corrosion to rear bumper

earth strap broken behind engine to body

Fail 10 May 2016 151,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s rear near shocker mounting (6.1.A.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all centre to rear and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to floor near centre chassis mounting points to body

corrosion to rear bumper

earth strap broken behind engine to body

slight play detected at steering wheel upper attachment

Pass 21 May 2015 144,940 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 144,940 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 137,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,116 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2012 124,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 124,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 117,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2011 117,188 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 108,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 108,868 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,965 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 94,782 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 72,312 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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AE51 VKJ is a 2001 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,460 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 VKJ is a 2001 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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