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WV03 UHL

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,904 mi
Last recorded178,904 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 UHL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 178,904 miles

Offside Front slight lift in bottom swivel joint

Pass 28 Jun 2016 165,589 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 165,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 153,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 153,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 145,037 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 142,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 136,227 miles

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

Slight lift in steering wheel.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 136,213 miles

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

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

Slight lift in steering wheel.

Pass 13 May 2011 122,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 104,639 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,851 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 75,645 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 75,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,438 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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WV03 UHL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 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 WV03 UHL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV03 UHL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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