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VA51 EVC

2001 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Nissan Navara94,460 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EVC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and body mounting areas , holes in most body mounting areas

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion , radiator support panel corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

slight brake bind nearside front brake

Fail 18 Aug 2020

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted rear (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted rear (2.1.4 (b))

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

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and body mounting areas , holes in most body mounting areas

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion , radiator support panel corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

slight brake bind nearside front brake

Pass 19 Aug 2019

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

heavy corrosion in rear body mounting areas

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

offside front body corroded to hole at body mounting area

play in nearside front caliper slide pins

surface corrosion in most brake pipes , offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,314 miles

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

engine bay area damp with fluid/oil

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear body corroded to holes and in poor condition

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas, surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2018 127,313 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre/front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

engine bay area damp with fluid/oil

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear body corroded to holes and in poor condition

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas, surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,072 miles

high level stop light , none prescribed areas corroded to holes and prescribed areas heavy surface corrosion with underside of vehicle greased

most brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake back plates corroded and greased , rear pick up/cab body corroded to holes

Fail 31 Aug 2017 123,034 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

high level stop light , none prescribed areas corroded to holes and prescribed areas heavy surface corrosion with underside of vehicle greased

most brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake back plates corroded and greased , rear pick up/cab body corroded to holes

Pass 7 Sep 2016

front cross member(radiator support panel)corroded to holes

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and underside of vehicle wax oiled

high level stop light

nearside front inner wing corroded to holes

offside rear brake back plate corroded and holed

rear body corroded to holes in none prescribed areas

Fail 7 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member(radiator support panel)corroded to holes

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and underside of vehicle wax oiled

high level stop light

nearside front inner wing corroded to holes

offside rear brake back plate corroded and holed

rear body corroded to holes in none prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,522 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop light inoperative,prescribed and none prescribed areas heavy surface corrosion

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle wet with wax oil

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box section (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level stop light inoperative,prescribed and none prescribed areas heavy surface corrosion

slight brake bind nearside front brake

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

some imbalance front brakes offside lower effort 19%

underside of vehicle wet with wax oil

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,224 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded,Heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and non prescribed areas

offside rear floor coroded to excess in non prescribed area,Surface corrosion in fuel and brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

M.O.T Pre checks engine had no oil(topped up)

offside rear brake back plate corroded,Heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and non prescribed areas

offside rear floor coroded to excess in non prescribed area,Surface corrosion in fuel and brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,757 miles

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

rear bumper corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing's

slight play in upper and lower ball joint's most gaitors perishing

under carrage oil sprayed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,098 miles

most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside and offside ball joint gaitors split

play in both front wheel bearings

rear bumpers corroded

slight lift in ball joint

Fail 10 Sep 2012 88,096 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside and offside ball joint gaitors split

play in both front wheel bearings

rear bumpers corroded

slight lift in ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight play in both front wheel bearings. rust showing rear brake pipes.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,097 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs heavily corroded slight play in both front wheel bearings. brake pipes showing rust

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,583 miles

front brake pads wearing close.

front tyre edges wearing

high level stop light inop exhaust mountings heavily corroded front exhaust mounting detached system secure lift in both front lower ball joints slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing close.

front tyre edges wearing

high level stop light inop exhaust mountings heavily corroded front exhaust mounting detached system secure lift in both front lower ball joints slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,378 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,526 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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VA51 EVC is a 2001 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,460 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 VA51 EVC, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA51 EVC is a 2001 Nissan Navara, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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