Nissan Pickup
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 2,461 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
2,461
Best Year
1998 (83%)
Years Covered
12
How reliable is the Nissan Pickup?
Nissan Pickup by Year
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About the Nissan Pickup
The Nissan Pickup has been tested 2,461 times in 2024 MOT data across 12 model years (1998 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 35 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The NISSAN PICKUP has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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.
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