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L169 UTC

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,404 mi
Last recorded198,404 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 198,404 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2007 198,404 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 194,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 194,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o s f bump stop missing n s r missing

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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L169 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L169 UTC, 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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L169 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L169 UTC safe to buy?

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