MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?
Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.
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A871 FGW is a 1984 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1984 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 36,411 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 Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A871 FGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 42 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A871 FGW registered?
A871 FGW is a 1984 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 January 1984.
Is A871 FGW safe to buy?
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