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D198 UTW

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2006 100,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear light unit cracked

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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D198 UTW is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D198 UTW, 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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What year was D198 UTW registered?

D198 UTW is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D198 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D198 UTW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D198 UTW have outstanding finance?

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