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K153 UPJ

1992 Nissan Cabstar

Red Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Nissan Cabstar113,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK153 UPJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,994 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 79,938 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 71,424 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,120 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,120 miles

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative no near side hazard warning (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,269 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,414 miles

Oil leak

nearside front step has slight corrosion

offside front step has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 37,910 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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K153 UPJ is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 K153 UPJ, 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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K153 UPJ is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K153 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K153 UPJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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