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C93 FBW

1985 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Nissan Cabstar82,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 128,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 126,058 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 126,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 122,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,394 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 116,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 112,982 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 112,982 miles

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

EXHAUST LEAKING SLIGHTLY AT MANIFOLD/DOWNPIPE JOINT.

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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C93 FBW is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C93 FBW, 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 C93 FBW registered?

C93 FBW is a 1985 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is C93 FBW safe to buy?

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