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D486 SMJ

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,676 mi
Last recorded117,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD486 SMJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2010 117,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 117,676 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,780 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 110,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 101,695 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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D486 SMJ is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 117,351 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 D486 SMJ, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D486 SMJ registered?

D486 SMJ is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is D486 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D486 SMJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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