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VN52 AVG

2002 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 AVG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,838 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,268 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,671 miles

Front wiper blade rubbers split but clearing windscreen

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,972 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,972 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,400 miles

Offside front brake disc worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 724,001 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,484 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,909 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 65,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,196 miles

front brake pads appear well worn

n/s/f tyre well worn on outer edge 255/70/16

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,473 miles

front brake pads appear well worn

n/s/f tyre well worn

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,998 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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VN52 AVG is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN52 AVG, 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 VN52 AVG registered?

VN52 AVG is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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