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VU52 HFL

2002 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,479 mi
Last recorded161,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HFL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,479 miles

Floor not fully secure Boot has various holes of corrosion, but not structural (6.2.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 161,293 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Body not fully secure Rear floorpan of boot has various holes in (6.2.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020
Fail 3 Jun 2020

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 149,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear bumpers (6.1.B.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 141,394 miles

1 of 2 n/s/f side lights not working

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015
Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,121 miles

front prop rear bearing worn

slight binding on n/s front brake

Fail 26 Nov 2014 125,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

front prop rear bearing worn

slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,864 miles

front prop shaft bear play

Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft bear play

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,818 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 69,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 90,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 81,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,113 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 HFL is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU52 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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