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VU51 AEG

2001 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,996 mi
Last recorded117,996 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 AEG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 117,996 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,869 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wipers smear screen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,426 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 103,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 94,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,299 miles

front under shield loose

slight lift in steering

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,298 miles

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

slight lift in steering

front under shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,110 miles

Slight lift in coloum

Fail 19 Nov 2010 77,110 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight lift in coloum

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,500 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 63,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,693 miles

fuel cap - of temperary type but is lockable

Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,154 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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VU51 AEG is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,962 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 VU51 AEG, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 AEG registered?

VU51 AEG is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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