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E226 VDV

1988 Nissan Cabstar

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,668 mi
Last recorded78,668 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 VDV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,668 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 78,609 miles

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

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,265 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 73,264 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E226 VDV is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 113,282 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 E226 VDV, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E226 VDV registered?

E226 VDV is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E226 VDV safe to buy?

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