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V979 NAV

1999 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,795 mi
Last recorded171,795 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 NAV
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 171,795 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 171,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 155,744 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 155,739 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 141,263 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 141,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 129,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 129,804 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 114,627 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 96,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 96,113 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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V979 NAV is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V979 NAV, 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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V979 NAV is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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