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S531 MST

1998 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 MST
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,971 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 71,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,299 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,954 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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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S531 MST is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S531 MST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S531 MST registered?

S531 MST is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S531 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 MST shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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