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J157 DCJ

1992 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Nissan Cabstar113,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 DCJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,055 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,286 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

air fillter crushed

battery loose

headlamp switch

light play in steering idler

offside steep corrosion

rear wiring insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2012 103,284 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

air fillter crushed

battery insecure

offside steep corrosion

rear wiring insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,262 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

air fillter crushed

battery insecure

offside steep corrosion

rear wiring insecure

Pass 17 May 2011 102,701 miles

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

secondhand body sides fitted

Fail 10 May 2011 102,701 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,586 miles

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

nearside rear lense repaired

Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,584 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,200 miles

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

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front steering idler

Fail 20 Mar 2009 100,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front steering idler

Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp switch

light play searside steering idler

Fail 15 Jan 2008 100,266 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamp switch

light play searside steering idler

Pass 1 Dec 2006 100,266 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 100,266 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J157 DCJ is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 113,655 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 J157 DCJ, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J157 DCJ is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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