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K9 BLF

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,761 mi
Last recorded161,761 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 BLF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2012 161,761 miles

Corrosion to body but not within presribed areas.

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 156,137 miles

flat bed drop sides heavily corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor seeping grease

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor seeping grease

o/s/f upper ball joint gaitor leaking

o/s/r chassis leg corroded but not excessive

oil leak

rear diff seeping oil

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 Dec 2010 151,475 miles

clutch pipe fouling gear cable

engine oil leak evident

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f upper balljoint gaitor split

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 141,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 133,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 127,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 118,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 108,975 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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K9 BLF is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,462 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 K9 BLF, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K9 BLF is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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