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K511 VFJ

1992 Nissan Cabstar

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,016 mi
Last recorded79,016 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Nissan Cabstar113,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK511 VFJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,016 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

play in steering

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

play in steering

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp brightness faded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

play in steering

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,727 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated and corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

slight play in steering

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer, centre joint and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right slightly too right (1.8)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated and corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front brakes signs of binding

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad coolant leak suspect water pump

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside of vehicle

engine noise at rev's

exhaust deteriorated

hazard switch bit stiff

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damage

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

corrosion underside of vehicle

engine noise at rev's

exhaust deteriorated

hazard switch bit stiff

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damage

rear number plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad coolant leak suspect water pump

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt loose

front bumper damaged

general underbody corrosion

spare tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator belt loose

front bumper damaged

general underbody corrosion

spare tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,773 miles

Corrosion outer skin rear of cab both sides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing edges

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,769 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion outer skin rear of cab both sides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing edges

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,552 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,540 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,917 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked but readable from a distance

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,459 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2005 52,202 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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K511 VFJ is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 K511 VFJ, 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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K511 VFJ is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 December 1992.

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