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GL54 YCU

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,134 mi
Last recorded178,134 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 YCU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 178,134 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Various Areas Under Vehicle Showing Signs Of Slight Corrosion

Windscreen Cracked But Not In Drivers View

Pass 14 Sep 2016 166,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front floor showing signs of corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 12 Aug 2016 166,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working main beam tell tail light stays on dip beam (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front floor showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front step damaged

Offside mirror temporary type

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn axle end ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 155,685 miles

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

non obligatory mirror missing.

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2015 155,685 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

non obligatory mirror missing.

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,618 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ side mirror slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

prop u/j joint worn

tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 142,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/ side mirror slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

prop u/j joint worn

tail pipe slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside obligatory mirror glass damaged not affecting view to rear

Fail 29 Jan 2013 138,021 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside obligatory mirror glass damaged not affecting view to rear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 119,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 106,338 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,269 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,296 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wing mirror cracked,but visable

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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GL54 YCU is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 GL54 YCU, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL54 YCU is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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