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SF51 VJL

2001 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,375 mi
Last recorded140,375 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VJL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,375 miles

underside coated in under seal

Fail 22 Oct 2018 140,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside coated in under seal

Pass 21 Oct 2017 137,714 miles

underside coated in underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,244 miles

chassis coated in underseal

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,972 miles

under body and chassis is corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

under body and chassis is corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,684 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2013 120,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 114,894 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 109,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT STEERING BOX

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,034 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,034 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 68,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s headlamp image o/s/f top ball joint boot burst n/s/r seat belt not checked

Fail 17 Oct 2006 58,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s headlamp image o/s/f top ball joint boot burst n/s/r seat belt not checked

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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SF51 VJL is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SF51 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 25 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF51 VJL is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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