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BU51 MVF

2001 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,203 mi
Last recorded138,203 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,203 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to rear leafsprings

Oil leak

Slight play to steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2012 138,200 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to rear leafsprings

Oil leak

Slight play to steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2011 128,189 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to brake pipes to loadvalve

Slight play to steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 105,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,505 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion front break discs

wipers splitting

Fail 1 Sep 2005 76,670 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 MVF is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

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

Is BU51 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 MVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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