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V253 HFB

1999 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 HFB
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,442 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 77,439 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,780 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 70,775 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,244 miles

all 4 tyres worn closs to limit rear spring eye bushes worn but servicable

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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V253 HFB is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V253 HFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V253 HFB registered?

V253 HFB is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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