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C508 CWS

1986 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cabstar94,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC508 CWS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2007 102,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C508 CWS is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C508 CWS, 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 C508 CWS registered?

C508 CWS is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C508 CWS safe to buy?

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