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R856 ROA

1998 Nissan Pickup

Green Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,474 mi
Last recorded143,474 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 ROA
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 143,474 miles

corrosion on near side sill area

Fail 20 May 2011 143,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on near side sill area

Pass 8 Jun 2010 141,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear light lenses slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2010 141,260 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 138,410 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 138,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 134,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 134,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 130,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 127,788 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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R856 ROA is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Green with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R856 ROA, 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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What year was R856 ROA registered?

R856 ROA is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R856 ROA safe to buy?

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