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DA51 BWZ

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BWZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 116,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear pick up body mounts corroded

exhaust corroded

nsf osf king pins slight play lift

osf seat damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

aluminium body mount corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 99,360 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat cussion damaged

front pads look low advise strip and check

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

slight fraying on drivers seat belt webbing

slight play in n/s/f king pin

surface corrosion on both front discs

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f flexi metal sections

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,360 miles

drivers seat cussion damaged

front pads look low advise strip and check

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

slight fraying on drivers seat belt webbing

slight play in n/s/f king pin

surface corrosion on both front discs

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f flexi metal sections

Fail 7 Apr 2010 99,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers seat cussion damaged

front pads look low advise strip and check

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

slight fraying on drivers seat belt webbing

slight oil leak on engine suspect oil filter

slight play in n/s/f king pin

starter motor loose

surface corrosion on both front discs

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f flexi metal sections

Pass 21 Mar 2009 88,812 miles

damage to screen in zone a on maximum - damage to screen in swept area

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s washer jet blocked - n/s washer jet supplies enough liquid to clean screen

Fail 21 Mar 2009 88,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

damage to screen in zone a on maximum - damage to screen in swept area

long travel on handbrake lever

o/s washer jet blocked - n/s washer jet supplies enough liquid to clean screen

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,800 miles

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

advise check brake load valve for correct fitting (i.e. lever movement control) and adjustment. bolt fitted may not be "standard"

brake pads (front) getting low

centre seat belt catch cover missing

damage to screen in zone a - and in swept area

drivers seat belt webbing fraying on edges

drivers seat padding damaged

n/s cab access handle insecure

o/s/r tyre ON legal limit on tread

slight "lift" in n/s/f king-pin

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2007 84,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

advise check brake load valve for correct fitting (i.e. lever movement control) and adjustment. bolt fitted may not be "standard"

brake pads (front) getting low

centre seat belt catch cover missing

damage to screen in zone a - and in swept area

drivers seat belt webbing fraying on edges

drivers seat padding damaged

n/s cab access handle insecure

note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust system repaired

o/s/r tyre ON legal limit on tread

slight "lift" in n/s/f king-pin

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2006 73,888 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 73,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre seat belt catch cover split apart

slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

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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DA51 BWZ is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 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 DA51 BWZ, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA51 BWZ is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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