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H8 SWU

2006 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,513 mi
Last recorded133,513 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Cabstar74,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 SWU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 133,513 miles

Offside Front Lower lower doorstep corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 130,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower doorstep corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear bed mounting supports corroded

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2020 125,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower doorstep corroded

o//s/f door jam corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear bed mounting supports corroded

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,206 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 120,206 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,967 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 107,323 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,420 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 60,648 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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H8 SWU is a 2006 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H8 SWU, 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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What year was H8 SWU registered?

H8 SWU is a 2006 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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