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L249 LBF

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,386 mi
Last recorded83,386 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 LBF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 83,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

cab corroded

chassis very corroded

rear spring U bolts corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 72,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L249 LBF is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L249 LBF, 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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L249 LBF is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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