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T820 VBL

1999 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

196,916 mi
Last recorded196,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT820 VBL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 196,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 194,335 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear section of chassis has had multiple repairs.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 182,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 175,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 167,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 158,984 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 158,950 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear chassis heavily repaired

Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,328 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 152,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 152,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 149,788 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 149,788 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded along sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,129 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 146,129 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 141,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 129,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 120,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 111,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,023 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,836 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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T820 VBL is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 93,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T820 VBL, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T820 VBL is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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