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E503 GDL

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 GDL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 117,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 117,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 110,477 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

slight binding to front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,263 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 102,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 927,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,542 miles

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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E503 GDL is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E503 GDL, 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 E503 GDL registered?

E503 GDL is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E503 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E503 GDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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