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RA51 VHM

2002 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

186,445 mi
Last recorded186,445 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Navara90,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VHM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 186,445 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wing corroded and hole by wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure corroded and hole by wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 186,445 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wing corroded and hole by wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure corroded and hole by wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 175,286 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked a long lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch trim corrosion on tub (6.2.2 (a) (i))

foot pedal slight creap been standing for sometime

Fail 1 Oct 2022 175,286 miles

Brake performance not tested pedal goes too far down pump to work brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Power steering inoperative hard to turn wheel (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking damaged flat by exaust hitting pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pedal goes to floor (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken pipe hitting brake pipes (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below eye line of road close to limt (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 166,103 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 166,103 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken pipe replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 158,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 157,367 miles

corrosion to body arches and chassie

Fail 7 Jan 2020 157,367 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres scrubing on inner edges

corrosion to body arches and chassie

Pass 28 Jul 2018 145,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 145,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,978 miles

brake pedal creeps

Fail 25 Jul 2017 135,976 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 127,294 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box holed by bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,845 miles

front bumper end caps rusty edges

Fail 22 Jul 2015 120,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front bumper end caps rusty edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

bounce on front suspension and knock

Fail 14 Jul 2014 117,034 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

bounce on front suspension and knock

engine oil low

middle exhaust bracket corroded awayfrom exhaust pipe

Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,707 miles

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

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

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

rear load space lined with plastic

slight corrosion to under side

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,707 miles

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

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

rear load space lined with plastic

slight corrosion to under side

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and side wall cracks

offside rear tyre side wall cracks

Fail 26 Sep 2011 104,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and side wall cracks

offside rear tyre side wall cracks

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,049 miles

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

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

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

loud clonk on full lock

Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,048 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,069 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

hand brake lower performance off side

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind on near/side/front brake

wiper blades starting to deteriorat

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,695 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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RA51 VHM is a 2002 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 90,558 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA51 VHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA51 VHM is a 2002 Nissan Navara, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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