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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
all suspension compontes rusty
exhaust box rusty
rusty underside
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner sill corrsions by body mount
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner sill corrsions by body mount
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension compontes rusty
exhaust box rusty
rusty underside
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front tie rod bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front radiator support cross member is corroded
Nearside Outer door sill is corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear upper and lower bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside outer door sill is corroded and holed
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front tie rod bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front radiator support cross member is corroded
Nearside Outer door sill is corroded
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear upper and lower bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside outer door sill is corroded and holed
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
engine temperature gauge stuck on hot reading
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle(crossmember/chassis rails/sills)
offside rear brake pipe slight corroded
rear leaf spring bushes splitting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at load valve end (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to splitter on rear axel (3.6.B.2c)
engine temperature gauge stuck on hot
front lower cross member corroded
fuel tank damp but not dripping fuel - keep in check may need attention
slight corrosion around offside front body mount area
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure
advise slight play in nearside steering arm
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure
advise slight play in nearside steering arm
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise centre rear exhaust in poor condition
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise centre rear exhaust in poor condition
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise centre exhaust in poor condition
advise slight play in steering
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise centre exhaust in poor condition
advise slight play in steering
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both rear suspension bump stops missing
both wiper blades slightly split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
both rear suspension bump stops missing
both wiper blades slightly split
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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R198 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R198 UTP, 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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R198 UTP is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 29 June 1998.
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