At a Glance
The Nissan Pickup has 45 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the D22 (1997-2005) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 126K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Nissan Pickup common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Nissan Pickup generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Nissan Pickup MOT Failures
Every reason Nissan Pickup vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 13.58% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.70% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.69% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 6.73% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 6.61% |
| 6 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.13% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.45% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | 3.87% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 2.94% |
| 10 | Track rod end worn | 2.69% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 2.36% |
| 12 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.08% |
| 13 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.87% |
| 14 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.80% |
| 15 | Driveshaft fault | 1.70% |
| 16 | Tyre condition | 1.53% |
| 17 | Position lamp not working | 1.46% |
| 18 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.42% |
| 19 | Parking brake condition | 1.24% |
| 20 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.22% |
| 21 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.01% |
| 22 | Front suspension fault | 0.98% |
| 23 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.95% |
| 24 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.92% |
| 25 | Chassis condition | 0.86% |
| 26 | Seat belt condition | 0.72% |
| 27 | Headlamp fault | 0.69% |
| 28 | Rear lamp not working | 0.66% |
| 29 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.64% |
| 30 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.63% |
| 31 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.57% |
| 32 | Horn not working | 0.51% |
| 33 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.48% |
| 34 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.46% |
| 35 | Indicator fault | 0.45% |
| 36 | Fog lamp not working | 0.45% |
| 37 | Drag link end worn | 0.40% |
| 38 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.39% |
| 39 | ABS fault | 0.38% |
| 40 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.37% |
| 41 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.35% |
| 42 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.32% |
| 43 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.30% |
| 44 | Brake fluid leak | 0.27% |
| 45 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.26% |
| 46 | Airbag warning light on | 0.25% |
| 47 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.24% |
| 48 | Steering arm worn | 0.21% |
| 49 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.21% |
| 50 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 51 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.19% |
| 52 | Electrical switch fault | 0.18% |
| 53 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.15% |
| 54 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.14% |
| 55 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.14% |
| 56 | Steering free play excessive | 0.14% |
| 57 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.14% |
| 58 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.14% |
| 59 | Steering operation fault | 0.14% |
| 60 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.13% |
| 61 | Towbar fault | 0.13% |
| 62 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.13% |
| 63 | Steering lock fault | 0.12% |
| 64 | Brake caliper fault | 0.12% |
| 65 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.11% |
| 66 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.11% |
| 67 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.11% |
| 68 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.10% |
| 69 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.10% |
| 70 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 71 | Speedometer fault | 0.08% |
| 72 | Body security fault | 0.08% |
| 73 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 74 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 75 | Propshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 76 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 77 | Steering box fault | 0.07% |
| 78 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 79 | Steering column fault | 0.06% |
| 80 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.06% |
| 81 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.05% |
| 82 | Power steering pump fault | 0.05% |
| 83 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 84 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 85 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 86 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.04% |
| 87 | Spare wheel fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 89 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.04% |
| 91 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.04% |
| 93 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 94 | Brake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 97 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 98 | Rear suspension fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.03% |
| 100 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 102 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 103 | Brake pedal fault | 0.03% |
| 104 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 105 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 106 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 107 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 108 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.02% |
| 109 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 111 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 112 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.02% |
| 113 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.02% |
| 115 | Steering rack fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Additional braking device fault | 0.02% |
| 117 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 121 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 122 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 123 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 125 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 126 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 127 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 134 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 135 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake fluid warning light on | <0.01% |
| 137 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 141 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 143 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 144 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 145 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 148 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 154 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 155 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 157 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 160 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 163 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 166 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 168 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 173 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 175 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 177 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 181 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 181 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Nissan Pickup MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Nissan Pickup, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Nissan Pickup problems?
Based on analysis of 126K Nissan Pickup MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 45 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Nissan Pickup generation has the most problems?
The Nissan Pickup D22 (1997-2005) (1997–2009) has the highest number of identified common problems (65). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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