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FB03 RWE

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 RWE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,437 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 83,437 miles

Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at foot step area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at foot step area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached from mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,452 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,220 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,643 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 38,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,712 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,711 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,052 miles

both sides indicator repeaters temporary cable tied in place. recommend replace or further attention

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,490 miles

nearside mirror head loose but as useable interior mirror

Fail 21 Jul 2008 15,475 miles

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

nearside mirror head loose but as useable interior mirror

Pass 24 Jul 2007 12,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,442 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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FB03 RWE is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 FB03 RWE, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB03 RWE is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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