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125,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch and cab mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both areas by mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lh (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some corrosion and repair under cab prescribed areas
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush some cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
some corrosion forming under cab areas and chassis
some corrosion forming underside and cab areas
some corrosion forming chassis and underside cab
Corrosion forming on and near prescribed area's.
Windscreen damaged.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat in poor condition
Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat in poor condition
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play both front idler steering arms
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play both front idler steering arms
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear light lens cracked
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear light lens cracked
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADV CHASSIS LIGHT CORROSION †ADV CAB CHASSIS CORRODING †ADV SLIGHT PLAY N/S IDLER
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L297 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 L297 DPJ, 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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L297 DPJ is a 1994 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 April 1994.
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