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L26 ELJ

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,845 mi
Last recorded195,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 ELJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 195,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 195,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 187,134 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 187,085 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 187,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Advise:both rear bump stops missing and area where fitted corroded.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 178,969 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 172,148 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 172,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 160,146 miles

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

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

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

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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L26 ELJ is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L26 ELJ, 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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L26 ELJ is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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