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S951 DCT

1998 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 DCT
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,626 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front valance corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 116,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front valance corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 116,626 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 115,514 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 115,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 104,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 98,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 98,390 miles

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

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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S951 DCT is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S951 DCT, 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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S951 DCT is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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