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D196 PYB

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

62,775 mi
Last recorded62,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 PYB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,775 miles

corrosion behind passenger seat

corrosion from the front to the rear of the vehicle

inner arches corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear of cab corroded

slight play in both front steering idlers

Fail 24 May 2011 62,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear of cab corroded

center exhaust clamp broken

corrosion behind passenger seat

corrosion from the front to the rear of the vehicle

inner arches corroded

slight play in both front steering idlers

Pass 27 May 2010 60,539 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 60,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust pipe corroded

front the front to the rear of the vehicle is corroded in various areas

fuel pipe corroded

hydraulic clutch pipes corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in o/s/ and n/s streering idlers

Pass 12 May 2009 58,587 miles

from the front to the rear of the vehicle corroded

steering idler slightly worn n/s and o/s

Fail 9 May 2009 58,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,936 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 55,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 53,411 miles

vehicle underside poor/rusty condition in various areas.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,370 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,571 miles

coolant leak.

o/s/f seat belt damage.

wiper switch.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 50,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leaking

wiper switch.

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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D196 PYB is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 98,646 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 D196 PYB, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D196 PYB is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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