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JRW 71V

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 71V
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,245 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 75,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,107 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 63,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,230 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,176 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,284 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,284 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,588 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,272 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,154 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 49,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,928 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,551 miles

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

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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JRW 71V is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,462 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 JRW 71V, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRW 71V registered?

JRW 71V is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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The MOT history for JRW 71V shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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