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YN03 VAM

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,730 mi
Last recorded70,730 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VAM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

brake fluid level low

chassis and crossmembers are corroded

front brake pads are worn

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,666 miles

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

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember/propshaft mounting area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 7 Apr 2015 53,299 miles

exhaust clamps have deteriorated

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust clamps have deteriorated

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,927 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

front tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,858 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,337 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,090 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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YN03 VAM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN03 VAM, 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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YN03 VAM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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