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L143 BRT

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,523 mi
Last recorded63,523 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 BRT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 60,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 57,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 55,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 53,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 48,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,024 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,776 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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L143 BRT is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 123,680 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 L143 BRT, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L143 BRT registered?

L143 BRT is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L143 BRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L143 BRT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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