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S553 MLP

1998 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 MLP
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 140,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 134,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,344 miles

both rear chassis starting to corrode

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi worn part broken of and rattling

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2011 128,342 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear chassis starting to corrode

both rear shock mounting rubbers perishing

exhaust flexi worn partly boken and loose

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,783 miles

All wheels (especially O/S/F0 slightly protruding from wheel arches.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front bumper corroded.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded & rattling.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (30x905r15 6ply).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded & held with wire.

Repaired holes in O/S headlight glass.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65-70% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various corrosion to vehicle chassis.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,783 miles

All wheels (especially O/S/F0 slightly protruding from wheel arches.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front bumper corroded.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded & rattling.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (30x905r15 6ply).

Rear exhaust box corroded & held with wire.

Repaired holes in O/S headlight glass.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65-70% worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various corrosion to vehicle chassis.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 121,924 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 117,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 114,289 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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S553 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S553 MLP, 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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S553 MLP is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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