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FA52 VPU

2002 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VPU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 120,768 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 118,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

some inner edge wear on front tyres

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,938 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion in sevaral areas of vehicle chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded and towbar mounting points getting thin (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 115,938 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion in sevaral areas of vehicle chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded and towbar mounting points getting thin (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,820 miles

rear chassis section corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 114,774 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis section corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1n)

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)

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

item removed from mirror prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,287 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion to chassis

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,587 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 92,587 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,979 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 86,979 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,308 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,019 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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FA52 VPU is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA52 VPU, 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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FA52 VPU is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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