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E31 BGA

1988 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,716 mi
Last recorded129,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 BGA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 129,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 127,463 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 127,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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E31 BGA is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E31 BGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E31 BGA registered?

E31 BGA is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E31 BGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 BGA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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