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V159 MEW

1999 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 126,062 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 126,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,763 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2013 119,669 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,770 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 112,668 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,272 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 100,091 miles

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

chassis corroded

n/s sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 99,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

n/s sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 41,805 miles

o/s bump stop missing.

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension joints.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,805 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s bump stop missing.

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension joints.

Pass 6 May 2008 82,667 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 82,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 73,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,018 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 62,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 62,589 miles

Nearside 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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V159 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V159 MEW, 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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V159 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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