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D389 MTG

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 MTG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2006 106,401 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 106,371 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 106,348 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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D389 MTG is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D389 MTG, 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 D389 MTG registered?

D389 MTG is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D389 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D389 MTG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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