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OV51 XCA

2001 Nissan Vanette

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,237 mi
Last recorded49,237 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XCA
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,237 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,038 miles

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Sill panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Body mount corroded

Power steering rack area has a small fluid leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Sill panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Body mount corroded

Power steering rack area has a small fluid leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All front and rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 48,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,508 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,806 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,066 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,062 miles

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

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

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

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

minor underbody corrosion

tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,223 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,011 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

o/s/r brake binding slightly

various underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 32,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

engine oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2009 29,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,978 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,781 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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OV51 XCA is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV51 XCA, 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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OV51 XCA is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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