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D397 RNK

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,457 mi
Last recorded212,457 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD397 RNK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 212,457 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 212,055 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Please note:Rear of cab and floor pan showing corrosion.

brake pipes showing corrosion at various places.

h/light switch slightly defective

Pass 3 Aug 2005 202,593 miles

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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D397 RNK is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D397 RNK, 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 D397 RNK registered?

D397 RNK is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is D397 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D397 RNK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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