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L253 RMC

1994 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,209 mi
Last recorded141,209 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 RMC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 141,209 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

buzzing noise when side lights on

chassis coroded

exhaust mounts weak

nearside front indicator lamp holed

nearside rear brake back plate damaged

new suspension arms and joints fitted to front

offside and nearside front cab coroded under wheel arches (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall and cracking (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

play in steering

power steering pipes heavily coroded

slight bind both offside wheels

tailboard and dropsides coroded

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Jul 2008 141,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

buzzing noise when side lights on

chassis coroded

exhaust mounts weak

nearside front indicator lamp holed

nearside rear brake back plate damaged

new suspension arms and joints fitted to front

offside and nearside front cab coroded under wheel arches (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall and cracking (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

play in steering

power steering pipes heavily coroded

slight bind both offside wheels

tailboard and dropsides coroded

tested in wet conditions

Fail 1 Jul 2008 141,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure and cover missing

brake pipe unions coroded

chassis corosion

exhaust mounts weak

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall and cracking (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

nearside rear brake back plate damaged

offside and nearside cab coroded under front wheel arches (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

power steering pipes coroded

tailgate and both dropsides coroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 141,209 miles

chassis corroded

crack in windscreen

nearside front indicator lens cracked

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 25 May 2006 141,209 miles

as per advise sheet issued by mr a.j parker on 23/5/06

Fail 23 May 2006 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

clutch operation poor

front brake pipes rusty

front cab chassis rusty

non genuine fuel cap

play from both steering idlers

reverse light inoperative

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 18 May 2005 139,661 miles

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

engine and pas pump areas oily

engine oil sump badly dented

nails in offside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

slight play in offside and nearside 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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L253 RMC is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L253 RMC, 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 L253 RMC registered?

L253 RMC is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L253 RMC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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