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K231 UKK

1993 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Cabstar129,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 UKK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 77,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,986 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,087 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 74,064 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,434 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,379 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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K231 UKK is a 1993 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 K231 UKK, 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.

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What year was K231 UKK registered?

K231 UKK is a 1993 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K231 UKK safe to buy?

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