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VU51 EGC

2001 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 76,403 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,403 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,403 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,403 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 76,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both sides undersills are corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,403 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front bumper corners (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Braking system leaking at compensator (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both sides undersills are corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 76,403 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 76,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,403 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,307 miles

rear silcer cover starting to corror

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,508 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,970 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 43,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,161 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 EGC is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EGC, 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.

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VU51 EGC is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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