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LR51 VRK

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VRK
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,664 miles

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

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 23 Apr 2015 120,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,896 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded (to flexi)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

off side front tyre gettibng close to legal limit

very slight bind on near side rear wheel

Fail 14 Apr 2014 113,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded (to flexi)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

off side front tyre gettibng close to legal limit

very slight bind on near side rear wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2014 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake fluid just above minimum mark.

Exhaust flexi pipe repaired with a bandage.

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

O/s front seat belt frayed but not seriously weakened.

O/s headlamp has a stone chip and reflector is deteriorated (beam pattern and light output acceptable).

O/s outer sill damaged.

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

Rear axle brake pipes corroded (not excessively).

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,796 miles

O/s outer sill damaged.

Slight judder on o/s front service brake.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/s outer sill damaged.

Slight judder on o/s front service brake.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 62,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 62,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,049 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,382 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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LR51 VRK is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR51 VRK, 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 LR51 VRK registered?

LR51 VRK is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LR51 VRK safe to buy?

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