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W388 PHU

1999 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,508 mi
Last recorded162,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Pickup93,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 PHU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 162,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear body panels surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 160,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower chassis surface corrosion

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

body panels surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 156,762 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

chassis surface corrosion

front tyre offside worn inner edge

lower body panels corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 154,536 miles

corrosion evidence on lower fuel pipes

various lower body panels corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 151,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front propshaft splines worn

near side rear tyre inner tread worn low.

off side front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

Fail 10 Jun 2013 151,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front propshaft splines worn

near side rear tyre inner tread worn low.

off side front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

off side rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 146,421 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 146,420 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 146,063 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 146,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 142,121 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

when testing rear footbrake in RBT found that pedal creeps slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2010 142,106 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

when testing nearside footbrake in RBT found that pedal slightly creeps.

Pass 26 May 2009 137,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 137,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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Front & Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Rusty

Front Transfer Propshaft Worn (Lack Of Grease)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 132,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 118,147 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,898 miles

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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W388 PHU is a 1999 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W388 PHU, 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 W388 PHU registered?

W388 PHU is a 1999 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W388 PHU safe to buy?

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