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L172 WAM

1994 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 WAM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 149,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Vehicle tested unladen

Pass 12 Aug 2009 144,737 miles

ACELARATOR PEDAL MISSING

ALL SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES DETORIATED

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND BODY

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TOP BODY SIDE CORRODED AND HOLED

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

TEMPORARY LOCKABE FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 1 Aug 2008 139,166 miles

ACLERATOR PEDAL MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

TEMPORARY LOCKABLE FUEL CAP FITTED

Fail 29 Jul 2008 139,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

ACLERATOR PEDAL MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

TEMPORARY LOCKABLE FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2007 134,903 miles

Acelerator pedal broken(BUT still working ) !!!

Front number plate cracked

Fuel cap broken but still seals

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front indicator lense broken (Orange bulb fitted)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 134,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Acelerator pedal broken ( But still working )

Front number plate cracked

Fuel cap broken ( but still seals )

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 May 2006 130,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel cap in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2006 130,501 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cop in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Water leaks

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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L172 WAM is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L172 WAM, 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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L172 WAM is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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