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FD51 GZU

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,377 mi
Last recorded128,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 GZU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 128,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

handbrake efficiency just met on offside rear

rear brake pipe corroded slightly

under body surface corrosion

very slight bind on offside rear

Fail 9 Jul 2016 125,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

handbrake efficiency just met on offside rear

rear brake pipe corroded slightly

under body surface corrosion

very slight bind on offside rear

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,763 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 127,761 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,702 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 110,959 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 110,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 101,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,509 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 72,485 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 60,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 45,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 35,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,674 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 27,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 27,597 miles

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 Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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FD51 GZU is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD51 GZU, 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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What year was FD51 GZU registered?

FD51 GZU is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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