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S421 GBW

1998 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,963 mi
Last recorded133,963 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,963 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 1 Jun 2009 133,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear light lenses damaged

front number plate cracked

oil leak

play in front suspension steering joints

play in suspension joints/bushes

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear leaf spring shackle bcushes worn

rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

spare tyre below limit

stone chips in wind screen

underside of vehicle dirty and corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 127,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 127,801 miles

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

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

engine miss firing under load

freeplay at steering wheel

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear light lense damaged

oil leak

play in steering joints

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear spring shackle bushes worn

stone chip in windscreen

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2007 117,317 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 116,865 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

freeplay at steering wheel

offside rear tyre worn and close to limit

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering joints

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting missing and centre mounting broken

stone chip in windscreen

washers poor

Pass 13 Feb 2006 102,678 miles

freeplay at steering wheel and play in joints

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2006 102,194 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid below maximum

free play at steering wheel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

stone chip front screen

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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S421 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S421 GBW, 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 S421 GBW registered?

S421 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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