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GJ51 BTU

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BTU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,728 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 86,509 miles

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,699 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,518 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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GJ51 BTU is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ51 BTU, 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 GJ51 BTU registered?

GJ51 BTU is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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