MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,243 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion and wear present throught vehicle
leafspring on offside rear moved
steering box leak
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
leafspring on offside rear moved
steering box leak
Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
chassis in corroded condition
front no. plate deteriorated
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
chassis in corroded condition
front no. plate deteriorated
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
chassis, crossmembers and cab in advanced stage of corrosion
front registration plate faded
offside front floor severe corrosion
offside front suspension bump stop missing
passenger door catch insecure
play in steering idler bushes and steering joints
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
exhaust is hand made
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
exhaust system is hand made
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?
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J378 OTT is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J378 OTT, 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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J378 OTT is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 June 1992.
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