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E518 LEL

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE518 LEL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 114,021 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

serious underbody/cab corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2007 111,199 miles

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

clutch fluid pipe corroded

wear in steering linkage

Pass 26 Sep 2006 108,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight wear in nearside and offside steering idlers

Fail 21 Sep 2006 108,460 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion around lower seat belt mounting points †

nearside and offside steering idlers worn

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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E518 LEL is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E518 LEL, 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 E518 LEL registered?

E518 LEL is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E518 LEL safe to buy?

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