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J3 EVG

1998 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,115 mi
Last recorded145,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 EVG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 145,115 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 145,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle brake pipes corroded.

centre section of exhaust corroded

chassis generally corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint worn.

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint worn.

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

oil stain from power steering oil cooler

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear brake hose corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 134,442 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle brake pipes corroded.

centre section of exhaust corroded

chassis generally corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

nearside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded.

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint worn.

offside front lower suspension arm balljoint worn.

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

oil stain from power steering oil cooler

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear brake hose corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 128,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

chassis generally corroded.

nearside front tyre tread wearing low.

offside axle brake pipe corroded.

slight fluid leak from power steering oil cooler.

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear hose corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle brake pipes corroded.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear flexible hose corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 124,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle brake pipes corroded.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear flexible hose corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

front brakes binding slightly.

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

steel brake pipe between regulator and rear hose corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 119,753 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both lower suspension arms have slight lift in lower ball joints.

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

rear chassis staring to corrode.

rear of front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

steel brake pipe from regulator to rear flexi hose slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 117,151 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low and cut in outer sidewall.

slight lift in both lower swivels.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 114,520 miles

as test no 520303297168

Fail 12 Jul 2007 114,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis starting to corrode.

nearside rear tyre tread worn near to limit.

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

slight lift in both front lower swivels.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 112,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

min or lift in both front lower swivels.

minor play in nearside front wheel bearing.

nearside rear back plate slightly bent.

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

offside rear lamp lense has tape repair.

rear registration plate cracked.

slight free play felt at steering wheel.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 108,399 miles

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

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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J3 EVG is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 95,345 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 J3 EVG, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J3 EVG is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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