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C851 NFL

1986 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,688 mi
Last recorded74,688 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cabstar94,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 NFL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,688 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise run out both rear brakes.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 74,684 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise run out both rear brakes.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,641 miles

advise seat and seatbelt o/s area welded repair. †advise-run-out both rear drums. †advise-slight play both hub assemblies. †advise upper ball joint rubbers split. †

Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,590 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front top ball joint rubber seals totally split

drivers seat base extremly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 64,305 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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C851 NFL is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C851 NFL, 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 C851 NFL registered?

C851 NFL is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C851 NFL safe to buy?

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