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W579 PRL

2000 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,829 mi
Last recorded190,829 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Pickup92,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 PRL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 190,829 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 190,825 miles

Fuel tank leaking from sender unit area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and centre rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shock mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ( 2 areas) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and centre rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of front spring mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 185,861 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both sides cab to chassis mountings corroded and weakened

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion and various welded patches to rear of chassis

Fail 22 May 2015 185,816 miles

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

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both sides cab to chassis mountings corroded and weakened

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2013 176,767 miles

Oil leak

n-s rear sill corroded near body mounting

welding repairs covered with sealent cannot assess for strengh

Fail 14 Nov 2013 176,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n-s rear sill corroded near body mounting

welding repairs covered with sealent cannot assess for strengh

Pass 11 Oct 2012 161,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o-s & n-s rear inner sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear shock absobers covers corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 160,633 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s and n/s front crossmember corroded

advise rear shock covers corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 149,072 miles

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

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

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

advise rear shock absorber covers

Fail 15 Sep 2011 149,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

advise rear shock absorber covers

Pass 27 Jul 2010 132,325 miles

play in front wheel bearings

play in o-s & n-s front wishbone bushes

play in steering

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,775 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 92,184 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,161 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 71,101 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

sign of corrosion chassis and main frame sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,832 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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W579 PRL is a 2000 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 92,670 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 W579 PRL, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W579 PRL is a 2000 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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