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L283 NEC

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 NEC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 73,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,917 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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L283 NEC 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 80%.

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 L283 NEC, 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 L283 NEC registered?

L283 NEC is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L283 NEC safe to buy?

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