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L289 XWP

1994 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

190,037 mi
Last recorded190,037 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Cabstar123,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 XWP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 190,037 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 190,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 189,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 189,143 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

Fail 2 May 2007 189,127 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel nuts wrong type

Fail 26 Jun 2006 189,120 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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L289 XWP is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L289 XWP, 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 L289 XWP registered?

L289 XWP is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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