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GV51 BWF

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BWF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

nearside parking brake weak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 102,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,638 miles

nearside parking brake poor effort

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,368 miles

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Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,325 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both front chassis outriggers

offside front tyre getting low on edges

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,806 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,755 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 73,199 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

holes in tail pipe

Fail 9 May 2012 73,199 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

holes in tail pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,704 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,305 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 59,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,226 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,121 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,455 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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GV51 BWF 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 61.1%.

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 GV51 BWF, 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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GV51 BWF is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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