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E833 MDF

1988 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,742 mi
Last recorded133,742 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Cabstar113,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE833 MDF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,241 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front body mounting point has been repaired tacked on

Offside Front seat base poor

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scratching and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split and arms weak (3.4 (b) (i))

no reverse lights working

Fail 22 Nov 2021 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front body mounting point has been repaired tacked on

Offside Front seat base poor

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scratching and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

no reverse lights working

wipers operation slow and arms weak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 131,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,590 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 130,557 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,637 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,816 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 122,521 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 120,751 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 120,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 120,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 120,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 120,017 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 117,450 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 117,432 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E833 MDF is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E833 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E833 MDF registered?

E833 MDF is a 1988 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E833 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E833 MDF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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