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L217 HOK

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

338,572 mi
Last recorded338,572 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 HOK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 338,572 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 338,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 337,424 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 337,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 335,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis weak

Fail 7 Aug 2010 335,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis weak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 333,338 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 333,338 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 33,337 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 333,204 miles

chassis getting weak

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 10 May 2007 332,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 332,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

cab floor heavy corrosion

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 328,943 miles

bad oil leak from oil filter

metal brake pipes in general rusting

radiator leaking

rear number plate cracked

slight movement in both steering idlers

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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L217 HOK is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L217 HOK, 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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L217 HOK is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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