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PL52 VBN

2002 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,124 mi
Last recorded138,124 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VBN
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 138,124 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear of viechle surafce rust in places

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,900 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 122,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,133 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,899 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,707 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,863 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,762 miles

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

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

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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PL52 VBN is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PL52 VBN, 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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What year was PL52 VBN registered?

PL52 VBN is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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