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C703 BWS

1985 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,263 mi
Last recorded171,263 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cabstar82,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 BWS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 171,263 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 171,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 169,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 169,747 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 169,060 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 169,057 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2006 169,056 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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C703 BWS is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C703 BWS, 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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C703 BWS is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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