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Y278 FJO

2001 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 FJO
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,038 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar bush deteriorated.

Outer sills corroded.

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis in front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a))

Both outer sills corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 107,038 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 107,038 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion between cab and front (6.1.B.2)

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,184 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre inner edge worn to 1.6mm

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear suspension leaf springs rear spring eye bushes slight play

corrosion in both rear metal brake pipes

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear suspension leaf springs rear spring eye bushes slight play

corrosion in both rear metal brake pipes

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 74,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,182 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 71,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2011 68,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 64,067 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

general underside corrosion starting

Fail 18 May 2009 60,971 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

general underside corrosion starting

Pass 22 May 2008 58,402 miles

center exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2008 58,402 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2007 55,570 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 51,048 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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Y278 FJO is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y278 FJO, 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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Y278 FJO is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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