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BU51 MSX

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 88,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing brake pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,585 miles

general corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2022 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,336 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,818 miles

REAR EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK / CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2018 62,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK / CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,317 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 45,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre start to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,382 miles

n/s front tyre start to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,965 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,158 miles

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

n/ s o/s front chaschsi start slight corroded

o/s front slight play in the stearing rack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,082 miles

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 MSX is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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