Nissan Pickup

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 2,461 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

2,461

Highest Pass Rate

2001 (74%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Pickup

The Nissan Pickup was MOT tested 2,461 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1998 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 142 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 62%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Nissan Pickup has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 102,620 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 108,079 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Pickup is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2494cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,641

Per month£220/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-9% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Nissan Pickup by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	71%	140	108,079 mi
2008	79%	73	121,793 mi
2007	71%	125	100,156 mi
2006	71%	138	99,940 mi
2005	67%	283	105,459 mi
2004	69%	684	120,718 mi
2003	71%	410	121,994 mi
2002	62%	267	109,864 mi
2001	74%	142	117,183 mi
2000	70%	64	104,425 mi
1999	70%	100	94,907 mi
1998	83%	35	102,620 mi

Questions about the Nissan Pickup

Is the Nissan Pickup reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (1998 to 2009), the Nissan Pickup averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 2,461 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2001 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.

Which year Nissan Pickup has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 Nissan Pickup has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 62%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.