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JIL 5617

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,547 mi
Last recorded190,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5617
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 190,547 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 190,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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JIL 5617 is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 117,351 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 JIL 5617, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 5617 registered?

JIL 5617 is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is JIL 5617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5617 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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