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X478 BAF

2000 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Pickup92,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 BAF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 73,805 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,791 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,358 miles

underside underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,767 miles

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

chassis getting corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,697 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 78,593 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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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X478 BAF is a 2000 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,670 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 X478 BAF, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X478 BAF is a 2000 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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