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S638 GBW

1998 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 GBW
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2011 136,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2010 127,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion

front anti roll bar bushes slighly detiorated

offside front headlamp stone chip

Fail 25 Jul 2009 119,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front headlamp poor condition

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2009 119,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front headlamp poor condition

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 96,258 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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S638 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S638 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S638 GBW registered?

S638 GBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S638 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 GBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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