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VU51 ACX

2001 Nissan Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

156,719 mi
Last recorded156,719 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pick Up99,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ACX
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 156,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Both side steps frame work excessively corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at rear into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 144,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 144,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,383 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 140,383 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge + cracking in between tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2013 135,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 130,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil sump appears to be leaking through corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2012 130,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil sump appears to be leaking through corrosion

front bumper damaged and corroded at both ends

steering stop ends dry and causig interference on full lock turns

Pass 14 Dec 2011 129,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 129,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 125,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 119,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 119,725 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 111,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2008 111,803 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 103,942 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 103,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 92,280 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 82,462 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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VU51 ACX is a 2001 Nissan Pick Up in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 99,689 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 ACX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU51 ACX is a 2001 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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