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V171 FUY

1999 Nissan Pickup

Purple Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,909 mi
Last recorded183,909 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 FUY
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 183,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 183,854 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 177,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 172,145 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 172,133 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 160,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 160,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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V171 FUY is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Purple with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V171 FUY, 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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What year was V171 FUY registered?

V171 FUY is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V171 FUY safe to buy?

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