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G391 TAU

1990 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

217,637 mi
Last recorded217,637 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Nissan Cabstar104,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 217,637 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 208,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 208,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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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G391 TAU is a 1990 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,818 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 G391 TAU, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G391 TAU registered?

G391 TAU is a 1990 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G391 TAU safe to buy?

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