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F281 MNC

1989 Nissan Cabstar

Beige Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,526 mi
Last recorded105,526 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Nissan Cabstar117,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 MNC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,526 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/f step corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,526 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/f step corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,954 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 103,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s front flexi hose ferrule corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,631 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s front flexi hose ferrule corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,923 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,919 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,811 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 100,795 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

ENGINE AS BAD MISFIRE WHEN REVED HIGH

Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 99,523 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 May 2009 99,522 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,030 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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F281 MNC is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar in Beige with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 117,603 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 F281 MNC, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F281 MNC is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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