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C540 MCU

1985 Nissan Cabstar

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cabstar82,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 MCU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 89,635 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 86,718 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 84,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 83,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 79,323 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 81,204 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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C540 MCU is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C540 MCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C540 MCU registered?

C540 MCU is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C540 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C540 MCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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