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BT51 BWD

2001 Nissan Vanette

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BWD
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 132,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 130,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,191 miles

welding repairs done on underside all painted over

Fail 18 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,700 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 106,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,186 miles

Nearside front tie rod (rackend) has slight free play

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2009 102,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front and nearside front tierod(rackend) has slight freeplay

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,871 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tie rod (rack end) has slight free play

Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tie rod (rack end) has slight free play

Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,613 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 84,679 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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BT51 BWD is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 78,538 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 Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Vanette typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT51 BWD is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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