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LA51 JYF

2002 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,870 mi
Last recorded95,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 JYF
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside seat belt is trapped in the engine cover

the throttle action is very stiff

Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,819 miles

brake pipes coroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pipes coroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake disc rusted , wiper blades poor ,

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,940 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,328 miles

Front number plate has small crack

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 49,279 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front number plate has small crack

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 35,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 35,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 21,526 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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LA51 JYF is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 76,785 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 LA51 JYF, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Vanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA51 JYF registered?

LA51 JYF is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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