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C43 SPA

1986 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cabstar94,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 SPA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 110,128 miles

O/S + N/S WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2019 110,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

O/S + N/S WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,980 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 108,980 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 108,424 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 108,424 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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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C43 SPA is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,744 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 C43 SPA, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C43 SPA registered?

C43 SPA is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C43 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C43 SPA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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