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VX51 FAJ

2001 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,962 mi
Last recorded156,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FAJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 156,962 miles

front bumper corroded advise

Pass 15 Jan 2025 151,220 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 145,931 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,330 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 129,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 31 Aug 2018 118,178 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 90,743 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 80,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SCABBY

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,216 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,171 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,966 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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VX51 FAJ is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,962 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 VX51 FAJ, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 FAJ registered?

VX51 FAJ is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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