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T977 DBW

1998 Nissan Pickup

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Pickup95,345 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015
Fail 27 Mar 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 157,618 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 149,009 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 149,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 140,282 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,198 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 134,063 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded on ends

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

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Some play/wear in offside front lower ball joint

Wipers smear a little

Fail 12 Apr 2011 133,882 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All rear metal brake pipes corroded on ends

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Some play/wear in offside front lower ball joint

Wipers smear a little

Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,209 miles

Both front lower ball joints have a little wear/play especially offside

Front suspension arms starting to corrode

Rear frame rails starting to corrode

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2010 121,209 miles

Both front lower ball joints have a little wear/play especially offside

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

Front suspension arms starting to corrode

Rear frame rails starting to corrode

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 109,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,392 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 97,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,844 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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T977 DBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T977 DBW, 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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T977 DBW is a 1998 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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