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FL51 VFA

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VFA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside cab underside corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

fuel tank bracket corroded

offside mirror security could be better

rear cab body mountings corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 91,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative no movement (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking underneath (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lighting board (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside cab underside corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

fuel tank bracket corroded

offside mirror security could be better

rear cab body mountings corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear mudguard is insecure

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp with fluid (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint of drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,059 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear mudguard is insecure

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not showing white

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp with fluid (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint of drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front spring bush slight wear

Offside cab chassis corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp no visible signs of leakage (2.3.3b)

front brakes have some imbalance

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative no movement from internal piston (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside d/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low offside/nearside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside d/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside outers (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front spring bush slight wear

Offside cab chassis corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp no visible signs of leakage (2.3.3b)

front brakes have some imbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,277 miles

both front king pins worn

nearside handbrake low on performance

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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FL51 VFA is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL51 VFA, 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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FL51 VFA is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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