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NL51 NKN

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,367 mi
Last recorded95,367 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 NKN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jack point to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Extensive underbody corrosion

Poor previous weld repairs

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,910 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner sills have corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring loose and has play (2.4.B.7a)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve mounting plate (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner sills have corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014

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

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre puntured?

windscreen scratches not materially affecting drivers view

Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s inner sill holed

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

windscreen scratches not materially affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,458 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box exsurst leaking

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s rear tyre slight wear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,438 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to offside sill

Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to offside sill

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,002 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,260 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,997 miles

sidewalls on all four tyres rough

Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,353 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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NL51 NKN is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL51 NKN, 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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NL51 NKN is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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