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FN51 KMM

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KMM
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 146,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle flexy section split /cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded upto flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/ sill /chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / sill / chassis rail , around fuel tank filler neck (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven near side seems slow ? (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear tail pipe of exhaust missing

Pass 28 Nov 2015 131,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 117,715 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 117,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both near side and off side front tyre inner edges wearing heavily ,but o k at test time

exhaust back box mounting showing signs of splitting , secure at test time

signs of some surface corrosion to most brake pipes upto compensator and across back axle , all ok at test time

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,855 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,855 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,857 miles

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

both front brake discs showing signs of weasr and corrosion . o k at test time

front pads approx 80% worn out

Fail 10 Jan 2012 92,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs showing signs of weasr and corrosion . o k at test time

front pads approx 80% worn out

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,175 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn slightley

Fail 4 Jan 2011 82,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightley

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in offside front steering rack drumstick ok at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2010 72,110 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in offside front steering rack drumstick ok at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 54,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 44,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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FN51 KMM is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FN51 KMM, 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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FN51 KMM is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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