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S438 FFC

1998 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 FFC
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2010 121,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,923 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,745 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 104,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 99,055 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 90,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S438 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Blue 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 S438 FFC, 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 S438 FFC registered?

S438 FFC is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S438 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 FFC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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