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BU51 MKJ

2001 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 MKJ
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,381 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 140,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 126,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 117,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 117,017 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,177 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 82,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 67,043 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 66,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MKJ is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 MKJ registered?

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

Is BU51 MKJ safe to buy?

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