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VU52 VVD

2002 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Pickup87,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VVD
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underneath corroded / suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 132,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underneath corroded / suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 115,556 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,646 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT PROPSHAFT COUPLINGS

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 109,646 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT PROPSHAFT COUPLINGS

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,433 miles

BOTH FRONT AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,256 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,544 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT PROPSHAFT UNIVERSAL COUPLINGS

Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT / SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT PROPSHAFT UNIVERSAL COUPLINGS

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,216 miles

Propshaft component defective

WATER PUMP LEAKING

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,310 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 VVD is a 2002 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVD, 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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What year was VU52 VVD registered?

VU52 VVD is a 2002 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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