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VU56 BVJ

2006 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,022 mi
Last recorded102,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pickup78,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BVJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging shakle mounting point very corroded, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis to body mounting holed by corrosion,

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both leaf spring mounting points extremely badly corroded,very strongly advise. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Half of chassis very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Very poor, (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury By filler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look extremely low on inside, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging shakle mounting point very corroded, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis to body mounting holed by corrosion,

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both leaf spring mounting points extremely badly corroded,very strongly advise. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Half of chassis very corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,866 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion of underside including chassis,

Fail 26 Feb 2018 87,096 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 72% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low,bald on inside edge,strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion of underside including chassis,

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both poor condition. (2.7.2a)

clutch poor operation,

general corrosion,on underside,

Fail 14 Feb 2017 78,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two going into load sensing valve, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken, (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both poor condition. (2.7.2a)

brake fluid contaminated,

clutch poor operation,

general corrosion,on underside,

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,211 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 70,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken / corroded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,896 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,896 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,174 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,108 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 43,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corrded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,368 miles

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 33,368 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,908 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,137 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VU56 BVJ is a 2006 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 78,498 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 VU56 BVJ, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU56 BVJ is a 2006 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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