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K542 PLX

1992 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,795 mi
Last recorded103,795 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Nissan Cabstar113,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 PLX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 103,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 128,560 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 128,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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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K542 PLX is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K542 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K542 PLX registered?

K542 PLX is a 1992 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 December 1992.

Is K542 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 PLX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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