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S293 KJU

1998 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 KJU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 126,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

vehicle only just passed emissions test due to smoking

Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,941 miles

emissions high and smokey, slight misfire when revved

freeplay at steering wheel

rear spring shackle bushes well worn

wiper blades poor

Fail 25 May 2006 89,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,089 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 84,085 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S293 KJU is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S293 KJU, 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 S293 KJU registered?

S293 KJU is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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