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NL03 OPU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

76,853 mi
Last recorded76,853 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 OPU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush cracked. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers bushes upper and lower worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure At both front corners. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both mounts broken from exhaust at rear and centre sections. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe burst. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front droplink pins and bushes cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush cracked. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers bushes upper and lower worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,407 miles

Front bumper insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,406 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users At nearside rear mounting securing bolt missing. (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported At tail pipe. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush. (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis in 2 places. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,240 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front @ 42%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At nearside rear spring hanger. (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,361 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Top and bottom movement. (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,408 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,138 miles

Font bumper insecure at nearside

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,066 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs corroded.

rear metal brake pipes starting corrode.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,430 miles

both front brake discs pitted & corroded (inner faces)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,430 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted & corroded (inner faces)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,890 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,193 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,193 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,648 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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NL03 OPU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 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 NL03 OPU, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL03 OPU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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