Nissan Pick Up Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Pick Up reliable? We analysed 3,381 real MOT tests across 252 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Pick Up is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, brake pipe excessively corroded and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Pick Up.
Nissan Pick Up Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Pick Up. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Pick Up MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Pick Up to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Pick Up Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Pick Up fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Pick Up Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Pick Up owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Pick Up MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Pick Up year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 50 | 74.0% | 45,800 | 100,586 | 149,114 |
| 2007 | 74 | 68.9% | 60,556 | 85,930 | 115,861 |
| 2006 | 133 | 75.2% | 63,044 | 85,613 | 96,405 |
| 2005 | 158 | 68.4% | 57,076 | 85,504 | 128,967 |
| 2004 | 692 | 74.9% | 54,689 | 85,823 | 118,051 |
| 2003 | 494 | 73.9% | 59,482 | 83,392 | 110,333 |
| 2002 | 495 | 69.9% | 82,379 | 113,298 | 138,398 |
| 2001 | 505 | 69.9% | 76,119 | 99,689 | 125,713 |
| 2000 | 218 | 70.6% | 84,371 | 109,824 | 136,224 |
| 1999 | 309 | 69.9% | 69,820 | 99,999 | 124,653 |
| 1998 | 53 | 66.0% | 64,845 | 77,376 | 91,357 |
| 1995 | 55 | 63.6% | 75,246 | 84,450 | 96,940 |
| 1994 | 56 | 62.5% | 141,137 | 179,555 | 212,205 |
How Long Does a Nissan Pick Up Last?
Based on 252 Nissan Pick Up vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Pick Up Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Pick Up MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Pick Up
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.2% MOT pass rate from 133 tests
62.5% MOT pass rate from 56 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Pick Up is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.2% across 133 tests. The 1994 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Pick Up Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pick Up THIS CAR | 71.2% | 3,381 | 95,543 mi | 32 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti | 83.5% | 1,161 | 88,538 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Pick Up trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Pick UpShould you buy a used Nissan Pick Up?
The Nissan Pick Up has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.2% across 3,381 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan Pick Up are brake binding (210 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (170), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (110). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan Pick Up owner drives around 6,280 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Pick Up models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.