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J391 VAN

1999 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,354 mi
Last recorded132,354 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 VAN
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 132,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 129,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear ser4vice brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 123,819 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,963 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,454 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 116,454 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front steering lock stops worn

Pass 2 May 2019 111,414 miles
Pass 10 May 2018
Pass 25 Jul 2017

Corrosion starting on o/s lower part of pickup body

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.8mm to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Washer jet inop

Pass 30 Jul 2016 999,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 999,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 999,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 999,999 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,498 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 119,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,673 miles

Both front wheel bearing have play. need ajusting

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

drang link has play

Fail 2 Aug 2010 103,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 103,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,387 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,477 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,460 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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J391 VAN is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 93,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J391 VAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J391 VAN is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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