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C509 EDV

1985 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cabstar82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC509 EDV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,136 miles

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

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

front bumper taped up

n/s door glass taped up

n/s mirror missing

o/s screen scored

rear mud guards missing

sideboards taped up

wiper linkage worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper taped up

n/s door glass taped up

n/s mirror missing

o/s screen scored

rear mud guards missing

sideboards taped up

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 May 2007 82,136 miles

cab & body advanced corrosion

chip in windscreen

front bump stops missing

n/s/f lamp repaired with tape

o/s & n/s front wings insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2007 82,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear lamp repaired with tape

offside front step- severe corrosion

offside rear and nearside front wings insecure

rear body and cab in advanced stage of severe corrosion

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,316 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

cab badly corroded & chassis corrosion

engine oil leak

front suspension bump stops missing

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f step missing

n/s/r lamp repaired with tape

n/s/r wing missing

o/s & n/s front lamps damaged

o/s mirror repaired with tape

o/s/f & n/s/f wheel arches corroded

o/s/r wing insecure

tail board hinges insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2006 82,136 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

o/s/f step corrosion

o/s/r wing insecure

tailboard hinges insecure

windscreen chipped

o/s/f inner wheel arch corrosion

front bump stops missing

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f step missing

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

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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C509 EDV is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C509 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 C509 EDV registered?

C509 EDV is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C509 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C509 EDV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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