MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hand brake has excess travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Valance corroded /holed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Valance corroded/holed
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
vehicle chassis has corrosion front to rear inc suspension components
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
vehicle chassis has corrosion front to rear inc suspension components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath front and rear inc suspension (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis holed (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath front and rear inc suspension (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake backplates corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion many places corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel pipes are corroded
tailgate damaged
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rears and chaffing in places (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area repaired with self tapping (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement both lever to hubs badly seized (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative AND INSECURE- ROTTED OF REAR AXLE (3.6.E.3)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure towbar socket wiring (1.9.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)
Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure on axle pivot broken and cables are sieced (3.1.4b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler bushes badly worn (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear brake backplates corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion many places corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel pipes are corroded
tailgate damaged
Low fuel
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
dirty underbody condition
exhaust in poor condition
front and rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not inadaquetly supported
nearside rear window catch inop
talegate has damage around handle area
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Low fuel
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front and rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not inadaquetly supported
nearside rear window catch inop
talegate has damage around handle area
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tail lamp assembly has part of the lense broken/missing over indicator. Indicator has orange bulb and is working.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?
Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP03 VFR 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 SP03 VFR, 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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What year was SP03 VFR registered?
SP03 VFR is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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