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FV04 VJL

2004 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

304,198 mi
Last recorded304,198 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pickup80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VJL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 304,198 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 304,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 290,554 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 274,470 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 248,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 214,482 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 214,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 164,740 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 164,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 139,399 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 139,399 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 30,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,064 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 86,048 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FV04 VJL is a 2004 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 FV04 VJL, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV04 VJL is a 2004 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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