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Y279 EPT

2001 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,125 mi
Last recorded109,125 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Pickup88,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 EPT
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 109,125 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

advise steering

advise wiper linkage

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,469 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,254 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise airbag light

advise nearside & offside rear lamps

advise nearside rear spring

Fail 12 Mar 2010 92,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise airbag light

advise nearside & offside rear lamps

advise nearside rear spring

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise air bag light on

advise exhaust

advise offside rear lamp

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Mar 2009 86,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise air bag light on

advise exhaust

advise offside rear lamp

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2007 69,204 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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Y279 EPT is a 2001 Nissan Pickup in Black 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 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 Y279 EPT, 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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Y279 EPT is a 2001 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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