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V473 FCU

1999 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,829 mi
Last recorded131,829 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 FCU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 131,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 129,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,008 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 120,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 114,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,546 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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V473 FCU is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V473 FCU, 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 V473 FCU registered?

V473 FCU is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V473 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 FCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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