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E799 BTM

1987 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan Cabstar98,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE799 BTM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 119,068 miles

both inner wings holed not in perscribed area

chassis showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f steering idle slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2007 117,346 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2007 117,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

all of cab showing signs of corrosion

front number plate cracked

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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E799 BTM is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E799 BTM, 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 E799 BTM registered?

E799 BTM is a 1987 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is E799 BTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E799 BTM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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