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Both front kingpins have slight play
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
fuel tank straps corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Bed Frame Corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Floor excessively deteriorated tipper floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front cab frame rusting
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
front bumper damaged
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both front kingpins have slight play
handbrake only just met requirements
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
both front kingpins have slight play
handbrake only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?
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LA52 AKZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2003 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 LA52 AKZ, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LA52 AKZ is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 February 2003.
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