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GJ06 VFN

2006 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Nissan Cabstar74,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VFN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 142,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,280 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to cab

Parking brake efficiency low 18%

Play in Both front lower ball joints

Play in Nearside front wheel bearing

Washers poor operation

Fail 9 Mar 2017 124,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to cab

Play in Both front lower ball joints

Play in Nearside front wheel bearing

Washers poor operation

Pass 9 Jun 2016

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position insecure (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers belt catch (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven edge ware suggest tracking check? (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to carry out smoke test due to the state of the exhaust system

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,440 miles

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

driveres seat belt stalk catch cover missing function not impaired

Fail 4 Jun 2015 113,440 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

driveres seat belt stalk catch cover missing function not impaired

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,307 miles

Corrosion to cab floor/chassis

Drivers seat belt clip cover missing

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Play in BOTH front lower ball joints

parking brake efficiency low 18%

Fail 2 Jun 2014 104,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to Nearside front CAB chassis

Drivers seat belt clip cover missing

Electrical fault, vehicle cuts out when goes over bump, blows fuse

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in BOTH front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,156 miles

handbrake only just met the requirements, suggest this is adjusted at some point

Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,683 miles

Handbrake stiff to return

n/s door mirror broken but interior mirror fitted

n/s side repeater lamp loose but not considered insecure

play in front & rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 78,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,039 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,377 miles

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

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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GJ06 VFN is a 2006 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 74,064 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 GJ06 VFN, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ06 VFN is a 2006 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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