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V940 GCD

1999 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 GCD
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting forward load body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill - not continuous welded repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill return holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting forward load body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 999,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

cargo floor heavily corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

cargo floor heavily corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2017

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 152,599 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

corrosion to rear wheel arches, pick up bed and parts of chassis

nearside rear sill has a hole caused by corrosion (35cm from seatbelt mount)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,306 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 18 Mar 2015 140,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Mar 2014 133,597 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 127,030 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2013 127,025 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,949 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2012 120,949 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 110,636 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,338 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 104,338 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,383 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,444 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,647 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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V940 GCD is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V940 GCD, 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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V940 GCD is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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