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G401 PTA

1989 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,363 mi
Last recorded54,363 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Cabstar117,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 PTA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,363 miles

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

advise play in nearside front steering drop arm

both rear tyres has slight damage to side walls but not deep enough to reach inner ply/contructsion

Fail 8 Oct 2008 54,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise play in nearside front steering drop arm

both rear tyres has slight damage to side walls but not deep enough to reach inner ply/contructsion

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,825 miles

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall -not deep enough to reach inner ply/cords

advise offside front tyre getting low

advise play in steering box

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,588 miles

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

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

advise slight play in neaside front steering drop arm bush

advise slight play in offside rear shock absorber lower bush

rear no plate cracked

strong advise offside rear tyre near the 1.6mm limit and cut in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,436 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front door steps corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

play in steering box

rear no.plate cracked

strong advise offside rear tyre near limit and split in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2005 47,252 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar stalizing bushes slight worn

both front door step areas corroded

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering box/drop arm joints

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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G401 PTA is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G401 PTA, 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 G401 PTA registered?

G401 PTA is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G401 PTA safe to buy?

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