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C338 EDV

1985 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,498 mi
Last recorded80,498 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cabstar82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC338 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,768 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,813 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 77,634 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 176,946 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,666 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm (inner edge)

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in nearside front steering drop arm

unable to fully inspect condition of front brakes due to back plat

Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,713 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front to rear brake pipe to rear flexi slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front steering drop arm

unable to fully inspect condition of front brakes due to back plat

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,741 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front steering drop arm

unable to fully inspect condition of front brake disc and pads

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,587 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 68,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 67,501 miles

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

advise corrosion to floor and cab-area

advise emissions high but within limits

advise front brakes very slightly binding

advise slight play in nearside front steering drop arm

advise slight play in offside front wheel (ball jonit/drop arm/track rod ball joints)

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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C338 EDV 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 77.3%.

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 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 C338 EDV, 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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What year was C338 EDV registered?

C338 EDV is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C338 EDV safe to buy?

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