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E780 GDX

1987 Nissan Cabstar

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,908 mi
Last recorded65,908 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE780 GDX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,908 miles

buck sides and tail gate not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,630 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,562 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tail gate not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body rust all over vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,386 miles

as before

Fail 8 Aug 2007 61,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no n/s mirror

Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,225 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 60,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E780 GDX is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E780 GDX, 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 E780 GDX registered?

E780 GDX is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E780 GDX safe to buy?

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