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VU51 ZBG

2002 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZBG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 189,110 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded through.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the point in which the brake pipe goes to the brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the point in which the brake pipe goes into the brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner CV boot perishing/deteriorating.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside of truck bed corroded through.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the offside portion of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 189,110 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear inner arches corroded through.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the point in which the brake pipe goes to the brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the point in which the brake pipe goes into the brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner CV boot perishing/deteriorating.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded, outside of prescribed areas.

Offside of truck bed corroded through.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the offside portion of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 188,528 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring bushes split no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Center under passengers door sill corroded through but not within prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Inner Cv joint boot deteriorating

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 188,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring bushes split no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Center under passengers door sill corroded through but not within prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Inner Cv joint boot deteriorating

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tow bar pin has no securing pin in place

Pass 29 Mar 2021 187,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield rattling

offside mid body mount corroded

rear load bed/offside inner arch corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 187,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 187,465 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 186,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member/radiator support panel severely corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 186,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by front mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 186,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by front mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 185,850 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 185,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipe too hose from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 178,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges offside on wear indicators

Pass 27 Feb 2015 157,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 138,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,149 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

slight lift n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,476 miles

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition/corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,220 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,671 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 ZBG is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZBG, 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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VU51 ZBG is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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