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S389 LPX

1999 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,557 mi
Last recorded148,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 LPX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 148,557 miles

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre tread.

chassis and body corroded.

exhaust system corroded on hangers at rear.

offside and nearside rear leaf spring bushes worn.

Fail 5 Jul 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator valve to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all four (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all four (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre tread.

chassis and body corroded.

exhaust system corroded on hangers at rear.

offside and nearside rear leaf spring bushes worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 137,179 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge - advise tracking

Fail 2 Jul 2016 136,903 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge - advise tracking

Fail 11 Jul 2015

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

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

corrosion to bodywork of vehicle

exhaust sytem rusty and rear mounting loose secure at time of test

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

near side rear lamp damaged

rear chassis rusty

slight freeplay in both front wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2015

corrosion to bodywork of vehicle

exhaust sytem rusty and rear mounting loose secure at time of test

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

near side rear lamp damaged

rear chassis rusty

slight freeplay in both front wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2013 127,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 127,840 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

engine miss firing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,295 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 113,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,513 miles

blue/white smoke emitted during emissions test.

nearside front tyre close to wear limit,advise replacement soon.

offside front tyre on wear limit,advise replacement soon.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 104,513 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

blue/white smoke emitted during emissions test.

nearside front tyre close to wear limit,advise replacement soon.

offside front tyre on wear limit,advise replacement soon.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,593 miles

front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

front pipe support braket bolt snapped

front tyres wearing low

minor fraying to o/s/f seat belt

rear exhaust tail pipe incomplete

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight dampness to rear shocks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wear on rear leaf springs noted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 97,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 90,746 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

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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S389 LPX is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 93,781 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 S389 LPX, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S389 LPX registered?

S389 LPX is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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