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E359 MEL

1988 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE359 MEL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2007 76,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear chassis rusty

Pass 12 May 2006 74,075 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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E359 MEL is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E359 MEL, 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 E359 MEL registered?

E359 MEL is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E359 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E359 MEL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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