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S78 TCJ

1999 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 TCJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,848 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 134,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 124,572 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 124,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 114,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis runs above o/s /r springs corroded chassis runs above n/s/r springs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2010 114,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis runs above o/s /r springs corroded chassis runs above n/s/r springs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,892 miles

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 102,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear chassis rails corroding

engine burning oil

nearside number plate light lense missing

rear brake pipe corroding and part plastic covered

small tear offside wiper blade

Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust smoke at maximum

play at maximum offside rear spring rear bush

small tear offside wiper blade

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,894 miles

small tear nearside wiper blade

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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S78 TCJ is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 93,781 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 S78 TCJ, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S78 TCJ is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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