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HY51 BBO

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,494 mi
Last recorded116,494 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BBO
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top / inner wing / inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absober (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top/inner wing/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured door shut /pannel spot welds broke and stress crack (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absober (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

vehicle dangerous

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear chassis rail getting corroded near bump stop

Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,978 miles

O/s/f brake hose perished

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 7 Aug 2013 101,978 miles

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

O/s/f brake hose perished

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,654 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes painted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 87,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes painted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 82,630 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,001 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 64,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,672 miles

front brake discs getting worn

Fail 6 Aug 2007 52,672 miles

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

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

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,392 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,653 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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HY51 BBO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue 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 HY51 BBO, 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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HY51 BBO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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