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S598 VNG

1998 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,411 mi
Last recorded173,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 VNG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 173,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

rear arches corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jan 2013 173,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o s door damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 168,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brakes binding slighty

o s door damage

o s sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 156,073 miles

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

both front brakes binding slighty

Pass 8 Jan 2010 141,752 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009

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

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 121,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 95,016 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 77,301 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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S598 VNG 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 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 S598 VNG, 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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S598 VNG is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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