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S476 GBW

1998 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2011 83,697 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,630 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2010 77,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,237 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,942 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,655 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 60,629 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,985 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 54,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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S476 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S476 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 S476 GBW registered?

S476 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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