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E530 DPL

1987 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 DPL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 87,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,544 miles

o/s track rod end slight play

Pass 19 May 2020 87,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 87,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 87,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 11 May 2018 86,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 86,213 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 85,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 84,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 84,477 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 83,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 82,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 80,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,997 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,988 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre on legal limit

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

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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E530 DPL is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E530 DPL, 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 E530 DPL registered?

E530 DPL is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E530 DPL safe to buy?

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