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LY51 KBO

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,241 mi
Last recorded151,241 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KBO
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 151,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 151,241 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 144,517 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 144,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,675 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 130,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 118,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged.

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes.

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 104,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged.

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes.

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 87,617 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 76,086 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 58,330 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 58,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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LY51 KBO is a 2001 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 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 LY51 KBO, 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 LY51 KBO registered?

LY51 KBO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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