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GU51 VLO

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,280 mi
Last recorded165,280 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VLO
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 165,280 miles

both front outriggers slight corrosion

chip in o/s windscreen 5mm

o/s/f headlamp small crack

Fail 24 Jan 2011 165,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outriggers slight corrosion

chip in o/s windscreen 5mm

front discs corroded

o/s/f headlamp small crack

Fail 21 Jan 2010 135,895 miles

All of the rear brake pipes are corroded

Both headlamp lenses are stone holed and the reflectors are starting to tarnish

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear exhaust is in poor condition and has a slight blow

Pass 21 Jan 2010 135,895 miles

All of the rear brake pipes are corroded

Both headlamp lenses are stone holed and the reflectors are starting to tarnish

Rear exhaust is in poor condition and has a slight blow

Pass 5 Jan 2009 109,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 109,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 109,856 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 91,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,000 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 72,996 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,649 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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GU51 VLO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GU51 VLO, 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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GU51 VLO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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