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DE05 VJV

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,608 mi
Last recorded165,608 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VJV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front cab chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 161,512 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front cab chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab body nounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 157,598 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2X CAB BODY MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 157,550 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body side rails and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RIPPED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2X CAB BODY MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 153,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tipper body rails corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 153,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tipper body rails corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,002 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,794 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis on the cab (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 148,789 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis on the cab (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)

parking brake met requirements by locking wheels but needs some adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,491 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 143,491 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,971 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 135,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,146 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 127,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 106,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,179 miles

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

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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DE05 VJV is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 DE05 VJV, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 VJV registered?

DE05 VJV is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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