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H2 MTL

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,488 mi
Last recorded162,488 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 MTL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 162,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle / rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlight flat beam pattern & on lowest setting

Slight play in shackle bushes

body very corroded

chassis starting to corrode and had a lot of repair patches welded to it

Fail 24 Apr 2017 162,394 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle / rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in shackle bushes

body very corroded

chassis starting to corrode and had a lot of repair patches welded to it

Pass 20 May 2016 156,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle very corroded and very difficult to check for corrosion

Fail 12 May 2016 156,071 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle very corroded and very difficult to check for corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 156,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 150,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 146,292 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s wiper split

Pass 7 May 2013 142,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 136,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 130,877 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,252 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 117,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 110,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 10,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 98,087 miles

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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H2 MTL is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 103,090 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 H2 MTL, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H2 MTL is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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