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BU02 VEF

2002 Nissan Pickup

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VEF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,848 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 135,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 125,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 118,512 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 118,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,904 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 109,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,023 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 95,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,172 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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BU02 VEF is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 87,863 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 Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 VEF is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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