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HW51 GBU

2002 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 GBU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2020 106,288 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring hanger inner and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,440 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

main beam tell tale on permanently when dipped beam is on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and chassis rail near leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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)

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

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,408 miles

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

offside front headlamp has a crack on the lens

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2015 83,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front headlamp has a crack on the lens

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,351 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,439 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake disc pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,731 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,916 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,849 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe fractured

Fail 19 Dec 2007 46,801 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)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe fractured

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,672 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 29,672 miles

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

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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HW51 GBU is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 76,785 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 HW51 GBU, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW51 GBU is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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