Nissan Pickup Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Pickup reliable? We analysed 139,472 real MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Pickup is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, brake binding and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Pickup.
Nissan Pickup Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Pickup. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Pickup MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Pickup to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Pickup Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Pickup Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Pickup owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Pickup MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Pickup year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 127 | 70.9% | 71,438 | 110,224 | 172,226 |
| 2010 | 131 | 73.3% | 46,910 | 67,157 | 91,446 |
| 2009 | 1,927 | 70.6% | 50,634 | 77,261 | 105,559 |
| 2008 | 1,332 | 70.6% | 46,960 | 75,024 | 105,575 |
| 2007 | 3,024 | 70.6% | 48,366 | 75,482 | 105,257 |
| 2006 | 4,597 | 70.2% | 51,917 | 78,498 | 107,094 |
| 2005 | 9,893 | 71.6% | 51,317 | 77,314 | 106,891 |
| 2004 | 33,492 | 71.5% | 54,296 | 80,116 | 109,153 |
| 2003 | 31,270 | 70.5% | 57,334 | 83,957 | 112,500 |
| 2002 | 20,543 | 69.2% | 62,291 | 87,863 | 115,711 |
| 2001 | 14,174 | 67.2% | 63,850 | 88,962 | 118,387 |
| 2000 | 8,230 | 66.5% | 67,214 | 92,670 | 122,564 |
| 1999 | 7,024 | 65.8% | 68,182 | 93,781 | 122,100 |
| 1998 | 2,599 | 64.4% | 73,580 | 95,345 | 125,653 |
| 1997 | 61 | 65.6% | 108,947 | 140,125 | 163,237 |
| 1996 | 106 | 68.9% | 95,655 | 122,011 | 146,832 |
| 1995 | 188 | 58.0% | 110,441 | 134,856 | 173,579 |
| 1994 | 120 | 60.0% | 111,313 | 153,480 | 182,413 |
| 1993 | 107 | 63.6% | 87,261 | 110,952 | 177,649 |
| 1992 | 85 | 58.8% | 63,338 | 119,551 | 164,896 |
How Long Does a Nissan Pickup Last?
Based on 10,648 Nissan Pickup vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Pickup Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Pickup 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 Pickup
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.3% MOT pass rate from 131 tests
58.0% MOT pass rate from 188 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Pickup is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.3% across 131 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Pickup Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pickup THIS CAR | 69.7% | 139,472 | 84,700 mi | 28 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Cl 500 | 78.6% | 69,232 | 76,407 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Pickup trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan PickupShould you buy a used Nissan Pickup?
The Nissan Pickup has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.7% across 139,472 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan Pickup are brake pipe excessively corroded (9,683 recorded failures), brake binding (6,967), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5,530). 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 Pickup owner drives around 6,395 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 Pickup models stay on UK roads for around 28 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.