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HY51 BFX

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,881 mi
Last recorded107,881 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,262 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 104,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

tick over slightly high

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 99,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,079 miles

distortion in front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 82,813 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 75,921 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 75,788 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,930 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,930 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,141 miles

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

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

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 BFX 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 57.1%.

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

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