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VA03 VRR

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 VRR
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,312 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 88,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and around compensater valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear exhaust mount bracket broken but exhaust secure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,582 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,768 miles

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

General underbody corroding

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but is not leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2013 70,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

General underbody corroding

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but is not leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 61,788 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low.

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat in place.

Fail 18 May 2011 61,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front tyre tread low.

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat in place.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre 2mm. Worn on the inner edge.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre 2mm. Worn on the inner edge.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,502 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,407 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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VA03 VRR is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA03 VRR, 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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VA03 VRR is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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