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Y229 VEU

2001 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 VEU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,106 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 83,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 78,755 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from steering but no obvious signs of excessive wear

several high level brake light bulbs in-op

Fail 28 May 2009 78,755 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from steering but no obvious signs of excessive wear

several high level brake light bulbs in-op

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,931 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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Y229 VEU is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y229 VEU, 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.

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What year was Y229 VEU registered?

Y229 VEU is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y229 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 VEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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