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B231 CHL

1984 Nissan Cabstar

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,664 mi
Last recorded24,664 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Nissan Cabstar36,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 CHL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,664 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 22,510 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 22,194 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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B231 CHL is a 1984 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B231 CHL, 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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B231 CHL is a 1984 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B231 CHL safe to buy?

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