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NK51 WTU

2001 Nissan Vanette

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WTU
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,749 miles

Nearside Front inner wing panel corroding

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside front inner sills corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2016 71,297 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at brake compensator mount (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside front inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,436 miles

General underbody very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside inner sill underbody corroding

Offside and nearside inner wheel archs corroding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

General underbody very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside and nearside inner wheel archs corroding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,148 miles

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes tp compensator valve are corroded

underbody of vehicle is corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,087 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes to compensator valve are corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,922 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside steering rack slightly damp

Underside very corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,906 miles

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 aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Offside steering rack slightly damp

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,794 miles

chassis is corroded

surface corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,754 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis is corroded

residue around the nsr backplate

surface corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,208 miles

different sized tyres fitted to the front and back axles

various metal brake pipes are corroded

vehicle structure is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front flexi brake hoses are perished

both front to rear brake pipes to the rear compensator valve are corroded

osr floor is corroded and holed

osr tyre is perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,775 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2007 48,271 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades are starting to split

centre brake light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,271 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to split

centre brake light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2006 43,133 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 42,802 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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NK51 WTU is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK51 WTU, 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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NK51 WTU is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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