2000 Nissan Pickup — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Nissan Pickup passed 67.9% of its 262 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2000 Pickup comes out 5.4pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.7% of tests against 14.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and chassis condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 50 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Pickup fails 30.0% of the time in the 30-60k band and 33.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 45.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.7% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 38 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.4% | 35 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.5% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 50 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 26 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 21 |
| 5 | Washers | 16 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 45.8% | 120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 42.4% | 111 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 38.2% | 100 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.8% | 44 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.0% | 42 |
| 6 | Steering | 12.2% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 40 | 30.0% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 36.8% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 39 | 33.3% |
| 150k+ | 74 | 33.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 74 | 39.2% |
| 2023 | 56 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 41 | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 34 | 29.4% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Pickup
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (13.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Nissan Pickups pass their MOT?
67.9% of the 262 2000 Nissan Pickup MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Nissan Pickup?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.7% of tests, followed by brakes (14.5%).
Does the 2000 Pickup get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.0% in the 30-60k band to 33.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 262 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.