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VU52 FBG

2002 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,194 mi
Last recorded130,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FBG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,194 miles

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,635 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired as mounting bracket is excessively corroded & detached (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill is excessively corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,357 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,710 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 118,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,435 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust monting broken

Fail 26 Nov 2012 109,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust monting broken

Pass 28 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,228 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 95,140 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 95,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,638 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 79,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 60,262 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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VU52 FBG 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 60.9%.

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 VU52 FBG, 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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VU52 FBG is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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