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E696 PRL

1988 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,665 mi
Last recorded202,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 PRL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 202,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 202,625 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of lower shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 202,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 202,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 202,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

OS headlight beam image poor

Fail 23 Jan 2024 202,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 68% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

OS headlight beam image poor

Pass 3 Feb 2023 202,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front All previous repairs covered in underdeal

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 202,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front All previous repairs covered in underdeal

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 201,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Cab steps insecure Both corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 201,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Cab steps insecure Both corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 201,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 201,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 198,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 198,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 191,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 183,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 177,193 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 177,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 171,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 166,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 158,439 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 158,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 149,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 140,432 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 134,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 114,032 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 96,712 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,073 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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E696 PRL is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E696 PRL, 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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E696 PRL is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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