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C703 YFX

1986 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,563 mi
Last recorded142,563 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cabstar94,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 YFX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 142,563 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 142,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 138,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f inner step rusty / holed

n/s/f mud guard missing

o/s/r body bolt insecure

tow bar and bracket insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2007 134,551 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 134,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 130,510 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 130,326 miles

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

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

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

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 YFX is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C703 YFX, 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.

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What year was C703 YFX registered?

C703 YFX is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C703 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C703 YFX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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