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HV55 XCR

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XCR
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

corrosion n/s cab mounting

corrosion o/s cab mounting

Fail 22 Jul 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

corrosion n/s cab mounting

corrosion o/s cab mounting

Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,650 miles

corrosion on both rear cab mountings

Pass 4 Jul 2024 61,285 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,783 miles

Slight damage to n/s/rear indicator lens

Fail 19 Jul 2023

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/rear indicator lens

Pass 22 Jul 2021

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab mount to chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cab mount to chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cab mount to chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis leg, inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab mounting point getting rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab mounting point getting rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab chassis leg, inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab mounting point getting rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis leg, inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab mounting point getting rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,782 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,143 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 214,439 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion cab rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion cab rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,940 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,167 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,524 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,917 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 36,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,300 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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HV55 XCR is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 HV55 XCR, 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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What year was HV55 XCR registered?

HV55 XCR is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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