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G376 BLJ

1989 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Cabstar117,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG376 BLJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 101,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side wiper blade split but still effective.

rear number plate deteriated.

vehicle has been welded in many places & is showing signs of excessive corrosion starting in all areas.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 101,430 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side wiper blade split but still effective.

rear number plate deteriated.

vehicle has been welded in many places & is showing signs of excessive corrosion starting in all areas.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 99,064 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 99,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 98,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bed of vehicle badly corroded along nearside and rear tailgate. sharp edges along offside.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 96,415 miles

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi ferrules corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f idlers have slight movement

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering box sector shaft

Fail 5 Feb 2007 96,400 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

long handbrake travel

n/s/f and o/s/f idlers have slight movement

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,233 miles

Advise:- Condition of cab floor around step area.

Advise:- Condition of tipper body. Advanced corrosion in body floor and sides.

Advise:- Limited movement on the brake load sensing valve operating arm.

Advise:- condition of windscreen wiper operating stalk.

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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G376 BLJ is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G376 BLJ, 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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What year was G376 BLJ registered?

G376 BLJ is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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