Nissan Pickup MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Pickup. Check any Pickup by registration number below.

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65.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.9%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Pickup — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Pickup has an average MOT pass rate of 65.3%, which is 15.9 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Pickup on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Pickup for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Pickup, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Pickup performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 191 vehicles

63.4%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2008

Based on 104 vehicles

70.2%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2007

Based on 188 vehicles

67.6%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

21.4%

2006

Based on 208 vehicles

64.4%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2005

Based on 384 vehicles

59.1%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

32.2%

2004

Based on 979 vehicles

62.1%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2003

Based on 600 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

26.2%

2002

Based on 330 vehicles

53.0%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

38.3%

2001

Based on 197 vehicles

65.5%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

25.7%

2000

Based on 95 vehicles

64.2%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

28.0%

1999

Based on 109 vehicles

68.8%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

22.0%

1998

Based on 43 vehicles

76.7%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

12.9%

0

Based on 2,034 vehicles

69.6%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Pickup

The most common reasons a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

5.6%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.1%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.5%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.1%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

3.8%

Nissan Pickup Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

14.7%

Front Nearside

6.8%

Nearside

6.3%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Pickup

Nissan Pickup — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Pickup MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Pickup?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Pickup is 65.3% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Pickup?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Pickup are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (5.6%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.1%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan Pickup reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 65.3%, the Nissan Pickup is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Pickup?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Pickup?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Pickup: 114,649 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pickup to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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