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V242 LAF

1999 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,881 mi
Last recorded107,881 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 LAF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,016 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight rust on rearsilencerbox

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,243 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 85,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front antiroll bar links perishing.

Exhaust poor/corroded - silencer outer skin peeling off.

Front shock absorbers weak.

Offside front seatbelt webbing fraying slightly.

Rear chassis very poor/surface corroded.

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded/poor.

Various minor engine oil leaks.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V242 LAF is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V242 LAF, 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 V242 LAF registered?

V242 LAF is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V242 LAF safe to buy?

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