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OY51 DCO

2001 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,118 mi
Last recorded58,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Vanette78,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 DCO
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,118 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 58,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel next to spring mounting - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel next to spring mounting inside wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger inside wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel next to spring mounting - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel next to spring mounting inside wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper efficiency not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

O/s front footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WINDSCREEN WASHERS (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,455 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,987 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,820 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,215 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,200 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,730 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 25,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f indcator housing loose

Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,641 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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OY51 DCO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY51 DCO, 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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OY51 DCO is a 2001 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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