MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bump stops missing;mounts heavily corroded
forward prescribed area welded repairs poor in places
long park brake travel
nearside headlight beam pattern poor(bulb fitment)
rear brake pipes clips poor
steering/coolant pipes heavily corroded
tipper body heavily corroded in places
underside of cab/cab supports extensively corroded and weak,close to prescribed areas and components
underside structure and components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside of cab structure heavily corroded close to cab mount areas
Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside of cab structure heavily corroded close to cab mount areas
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD EN D †ADV CAB CHASSIS CORRODING †ADV COOLANT LEAL FROM ENGINE †ADV DAMP AROUND FUEL FILTER †ADV PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING †ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON CHASSIS
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K491 VPL is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K491 VPL, 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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K491 VPL is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 September 1992.
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