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NK51 VGM

2001 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,057 mi
Last recorded154,057 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VGM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 154,057 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember adjacent to steering componants (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to shock absorber and rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to shock absorber and rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front number plate water damaged

Nearside Rear light damaged

chips in screen

Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight p-lay

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside/components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,350 miles

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Underside Of Vehicle And Chassis Corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 126,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ... All Rear ... (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Underside Of Vehicle And Chassis Corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,096 miles

Centre under body corrosion

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,435 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag light not visable on dash

Fail 30 May 2015 119,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2014 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion emerging on inderside off vehicle

off side front tyre wearing

slight blemmish to front number plate

squeek from front suspension

Pass 30 May 2013 99,139 miles

ALOT OF PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 May 2013 99,139 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ALOT OF PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CHASSIS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2013 99,131 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

drivers seatbelt frayed

pin holes to o/s front outer cv gaiter

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,484 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front anti rollbar rubbers perrished

n/s/r shock corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis runners have slight corrotion

rear shock mounts perrishing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear chassis legs rusty

front hubs creaking on road test when steering put on lock

front panel loose which holds indicators

nearside wiper perishing

number plate light an rear light unit of non standard fittment

steering arm on nearside bush worn slighty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,954 miles

Front windows tinted above legal limit

Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,916 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front windows tinted above legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,454 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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NK51 VGM is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,962 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 NK51 VGM, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK51 VGM is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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