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EU51 VUE

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,460 mi
Last recorded171,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VUE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,460 miles

Front spring bushes worn

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

all front brake hoses perished

body support rails corroded

cab floor corroded

slight play in steering box and front drag link end

Pass 23 Aug 2018 163,622 miles

Front spring bushes worn

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front under cab corroded

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

body mtg support corroded

front brake hoses perished

washer aims poor

Pass 29 Aug 2017 155,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 155,065 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

body support corroded all round vehicle

exhaust tail pipe slight blow

Pass 19 Aug 2016 147,418 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Offside Rear mud wing corroded

Offside mirror glass poor condition

body support rail corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 147,412 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Offside Rear mud wing corroded

Offside mirror glass poor condition

body support rail corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,823 miles

all front brake flexi hoses perished

cab underside corroded

exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

lift and play in king pins

load sensing valve linkage worn

o/s & n/s body channels above chassis very corroded but body secure

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r mudwing support broken

parking brake effort only just meets minimum pass requirements

prop uj's worn

rear anti rollbar bushed to axle worn

Fail 19 Aug 2015 140,767 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

all front brake flexi hoses perished

cab underside corroded

exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

lift and play in king pins

load sensing valve linkage worn

o/s & n/s body channels above chassis very corroded but body secure

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r mudwing support broken

prop uj's worn

rear anti rollbar bushed to axle worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes have slight wear in them

Fail 18 Aug 2014 134,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes have slight wear in them

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,347 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 134,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 129,292 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 129,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 120,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 120,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,461 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers seat ripped exposing frame

offside rear body mount bolt loose

Fail 3 Aug 2010 113,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers seat ripped exposing frame

offside rear body mount bolt loose

Fail 12 Feb 2009 99,092 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,092 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 74,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EU51 VUE is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 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 EU51 VUE, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU51 VUE is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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