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S256 LTY

1998 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 LTY
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,844 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

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

holes corrodedin nearside inner sill (not in prescribed area)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,844 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

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

holes corrodedin nearside inner sill (not in prescribed area)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brakepipes not visible for inspection over fuel tank and may be corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,844 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brakepipes not visible for inspection over fuel tank and may be corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,844 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,698 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S256 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S256 LTY, 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 S256 LTY registered?

S256 LTY is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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