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LW51 CAU

2002 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 CAU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,664 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,299 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,299 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,085 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,703 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 78,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 76,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,556 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 74,556 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,936 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,731 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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LW51 CAU is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LW51 CAU, 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 LW51 CAU registered?

LW51 CAU is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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