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FN51 RDU

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,857 mi
Last recorded59,857 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 RDU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,857 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tailgate mountings corroded body bearers corroded mudguards missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,857 miles

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

body bearers corroded

tailgate mountings corroded body mudguards missing

Fail 20 May 2011 59,755 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

body bearers corroded

tailgate mountings corroded body mudguards missing

Pass 20 May 2010 57,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,927 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 47,914 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 43,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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FN51 RDU is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 RDU, 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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What year was FN51 RDU registered?

FN51 RDU is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FN51 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 RDU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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