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KV51 YWN

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,651 mi
Last recorded141,651 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 YWN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 141,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 137,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

throttle stiff

Fail 29 Sep 2012 137,338 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

throttle stiff

Pass 2 Sep 2011 135,008 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 128,423 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brakes discs pitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 128,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure

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

Front brakes discs pitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 176,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

welding repairs heavyily undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2009 176,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 176,449 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 176,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 166,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 166,549 miles

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

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 161,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV51 YWN is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KV51 YWN, 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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KV51 YWN is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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