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S453 FTO

1998 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,989 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 31 May 2016

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 999,999 miles

advise PAS pump slightly noisey/PAS cooler pipes weeping

advise engine smokes when cold

advise free play detected at the steering wheel (less than 75mm) possable steering box worn

advise rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust still well supported)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 999,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise PAS pump slightly noisey/PAS cooler pipes weeping oil

advise engine smokes when cold

advise free play in steering detected at the wheel (less than 75mm) possable steering box worn

advise rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust still well supported)

Pass 29 Oct 2013
Fail 9 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012
Pass 26 Oct 2011

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 106,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,733 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in front hubs

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,341 miles

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

possible leak on power steering

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 15 Oct 2008 90,341 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

possible leak on power steering

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,257 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 83,119 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,044 miles

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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S453 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S453 FTO, 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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S453 FTO is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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