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HY51 BFJ

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,220 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,220 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

fuel spill off pipes leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,220 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 63,220 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,386 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 61,265 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,265 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,208 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 53,208 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 44,470 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

nail in tyre

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 BFJ is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY51 BFJ, 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 HY51 BFJ registered?

HY51 BFJ is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is HY51 BFJ safe to buy?

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