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E429 BVX

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,785 mi
Last recorded163,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 BVX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 163,785 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 163,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in steering box

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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E429 BVX is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 98,646 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 E429 BVX, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E429 BVX registered?

E429 BVX is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 October 1987.

Is E429 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 BVX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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