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BU51 LVB

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

223,145 mi
Last recorded223,145 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LVB
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 223,145 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 223,145 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 222,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 186,990 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 186,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front brake pads low advise inspection with wheels removed.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 160,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 160,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2006 164,419 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BU51 LVB is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 BU51 LVB, 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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BU51 LVB is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 LVB safe to buy?

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