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E543 RLJ

1988 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 RLJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 119,557 miles

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

corrosion around nearside and offside seat belt mountings

Pass 23 Jul 2007 115,267 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 115,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 109,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 105,668 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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E543 RLJ is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E543 RLJ, 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 E543 RLJ registered?

E543 RLJ is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E543 RLJ safe to buy?

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