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S177 LAM

1998 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 LAM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,781 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 83,781 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,428 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCHS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 83,428 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCHS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 85,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,831 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing to hoses n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe rusty

n/s o/s chassis front to rear rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2016 73,827 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember n/s o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe on front crossmember (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing to hoses n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe rusty

n/s o/s chassis front to rear rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,606 miles

Front Bumper support panel corroded,weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And From Brake Valve To Offside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,780 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,726 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,725 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,010 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,009 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,889 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 41,885 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 38,371 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,381 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,114 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 33,114 miles

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

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

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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S177 LAM is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 S177 LAM, 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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S177 LAM is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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