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KN51 EFL

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,654 mi
Last recorded52,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 EFL
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and otter sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,452 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Under body under sealed

Upper Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 43,438 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under body under sealed

Upper Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch near coil spring/suspension holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area inner sill with 30cm spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area inner sill/outer sill with 30cm spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 40,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,917 miles

n/s/f slight brake bind

Fail 4 Nov 2019 39,917 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 29 Nov 2018 39,320 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 39,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from brake hose to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,288 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 38,288 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,918 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 36,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill as marked (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,066 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,066 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,677 miles

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

all four tyre deteriorated on tread areas 185/75/14

both front tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls

Fail 25 Nov 2014 34,677 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

all four tyre deteriorated on tread areas 185/75/14

both front tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,795 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,795 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,128 miles

slight low effort o/s/r footbrake

Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight low effort o/s/r footbrake

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,859 miles

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

all four tyres splitting on tread areas

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 27,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,008 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,076 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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KN51 EFL is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN51 EFL, 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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KN51 EFL is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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