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G5 LOG

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,703 mi
Last recorded152,703 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LOG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 145,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 140,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,213 miles

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

chassis corrosion

lift in swivels

possible light earth problem

washers weak

windscreen damage

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,049 miles

cab corrosion

lift in top swivels

Pass 11 Jun 2014 130,228 miles

corrosion offside front cab chassis

rear tyres low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,304 miles

lift in swivels

possible earth problem offside front

steering play

Pass 21 May 2012 117,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 113,251 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 113,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chip in front screen

split in outer wall on near side front tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 111,691 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING IDLER

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 17 May 2010 111,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING IDLER

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 15 May 2009 111,004 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

slight exhaust blow.

slight play on nearside inner steering joint.

stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 19 May 2008 110,333 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VALVE STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING IDLER

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 17 May 2007 109,520 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

PLAY IN STEERING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 16 May 2007 109,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

PLAY IN STEERING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 3 Feb 2006 108,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both steering linkage idlers. †Front no-plate cracked. †

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 108,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked.

slight play in nearside and offside steering idlers.

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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G5 LOG is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,462 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 G5 LOG, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 LOG registered?

G5 LOG is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is G5 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 LOG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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