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D81 NGH

1986 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,173 mi
Last recorded108,173 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cabstar94,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 NGH
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 108,173 miles

corrosion cab floor not in perscribed area

corrosion to steps

front tie rod bushes perished

oil leak

slight play steering idler

water leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 108,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion cab floor not in perscribed area

corrosion to steps

front tie rod bushes perished

oil leak

slight play steering idler

water leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 108,173 miles

All leaf spring bushes perished

Corrosion in front wheel arches

N/S and O/S/F step missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Tie rod bushes perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion in body floor

O?S and N/S/F floor area corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2007 108,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all leaf spring bushes perished

front bumper corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f floor corroded not in perscribed areas

tie rod bushes perished

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 108,173 miles

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

corrosion of pick up bed floor

drivers floor corroded thru

nearside and offside cab steps corroded off

Fail 21 Jun 2006 108,173 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

coolant leaking

corrosion of pick up bed floor

drivers floor corroded thru

exhaust system insecure

nearside and offside cab steps corroded off

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D81 NGH is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,744 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 D81 NGH, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D81 NGH is a 1986 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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