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E648 CDV

1988 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,474 mi
Last recorded167,474 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE648 CDV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 167,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 167,469 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2007 167,465 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 166,992 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 166,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 166,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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E648 CDV is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E648 CDV, 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 E648 CDV registered?

E648 CDV is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E648 CDV safe to buy?

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