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K181 WRU

1993 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,017 mi
Last recorded107,017 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Cabstar129,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 WRU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavy corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2008 107,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,711 miles

both front cab chassis rails corroded

front number plate starting to deteriorate

hole in n/s headlamp

Fail 2 Nov 2007 103,707 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front cab chassis corroded

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s headlamp holed

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 94,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake compensator in poor condition

front numberplate starting to delaminate

general underbody corrosion

n/s and o/s/f metal brake pipes rusty

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/f sidelight and headlight lenses cracked

stone chips in windscreen

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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K181 WRU is a 1993 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 129,092 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 K181 WRU, 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 33 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 K181 WRU registered?

K181 WRU is a 1993 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K181 WRU safe to buy?

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