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PK03 UTL

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,590 mi
Last recorded131,590 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,590 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

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

Offside wiper rubber split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance corrosion to chassis legs

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

poor beam and light output from n/s headlamp

tint on front side windows

Fail 25 Oct 2016 131,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper rubber split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advance corrosion to chassis legs

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

poor beam and light output from n/s headlamp

tint on front side windows

Pass 22 Aug 2015 120,198 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,198 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Pipe broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,260 miles

ADVANCE AND GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

CORROSION TO ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

TINT ON FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 110,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVANCE AND GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

CORROSION TO ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

TINT ON FRONT SIDE WINDOWS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,165 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 94,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,396 miles

handbrake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,794 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,794 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,598 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2006 38,598 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nail in tyre

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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PK03 UTL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK03 UTL, 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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PK03 UTL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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