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C285 CFJ

1985 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

58,389 mi
Last recorded58,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cabstar82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 CFJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,106 miles

All front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around seatbelt base has corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wing mirror glass damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

All front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around seatbelt base has corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wing mirror glass damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,746 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 57,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,480 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 56,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,988 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 54,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,360 miles

Both upper balljoint gaitors split.

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 53,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both upper balljoint gaitors split.

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,937 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,472 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,472 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers floor slighty corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2007 48,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers floor slighty corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 46,589 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 46,587 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

DROPSIDE BODY INSECURE. †

Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,099 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsf wing mirror insecure

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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C285 CFJ is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 82,136 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 C285 CFJ, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C285 CFJ is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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