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S851 FVL

1998 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,816 mi
Last recorded142,816 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 FVL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 142,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on inner wing under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis very heavily corroded from front of spring to rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis very heavily corroded front of spring to rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 137,966 miles

Chassis and suspension components in general signs of heavy corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 137,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Chassis and suspension components in general signs of heavy corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,982 miles

Both front wings corroded

Off side rear outer sill corroded

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

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

chassis is heavily corroded and has been plated numerouse times

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,976 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Both front wings corroded

Off side rear outer sill corroded

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

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

chassis is heavily corroded and has been plated numerouse times

Fail 31 Dec 2014 131,940 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Front wings corroded

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 126,360 miles

Both rear wheel arches / tub heavily corroded

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded off

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear chassis in general signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2013 126,360 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear wheel arches / tub heavily corroded

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded off

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 120,599 miles

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

Rear chassis in general signs of heavey corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2012 120,599 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)

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

Rear chassis in general signs of heavey corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2011 109,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches badly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 109,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 100,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 100,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 93,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,731 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 71,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,663 miles

N/S front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 53,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

N/S front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

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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S851 FVL is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S851 FVL, 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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S851 FVL is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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