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WU51 VSL

2001 Nissan Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pick Up99,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VSL
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 97,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Body and Chassis corroded

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

Front Lower gearbox mount bush slight play

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside mirror casing loose but secure

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

Offside side step corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 92,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,031 miles

Battery insecure

High level brake light not working,

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,031 miles

Battery insecure

High level brake light not working,

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,356 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear number plate slightly defaced

Fail 18 Dec 2009 81,356 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,365 miles

Highline rear stop light not working.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 72,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Highline rear stop light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 63,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 54,395 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,830 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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WU51 VSL is a 2001 Nissan Pick Up in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 99,689 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU51 VSL registered?

WU51 VSL is a 2001 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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