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LC04 VKM

2004 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,103 mi
Last recorded150,103 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Cabstar72,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 VKM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,103 miles

mirrors cracked

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front steering idler slight play

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,842 miles

Chassis rails on cab corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Corrosion to floors, doorshuts, nearside body mount and wheelarches

Drives seat base deteriorated

Engine slight smoky under acceleration

Front leaf spring appears weak and possibly broken

Fuel tank support straps damaged

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside mirror arm loose

Offside mirror damaged

Offside track rod end gaiter damaged

Parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,872 miles

corrosion to body chassis,wheelarches and steps

offside mirror damaged

residue around nearside rear shock absorber

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2015 132,872 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to body chassis,wheelarches and steps

offside mirror damaged

residue around nearside rear shock absorber

spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Feb 2014 122,390 miles

cab chassis rails corroded - not considered criteria

drivers seat base deteriorated

fuel talk support brackets damaged

general play in steering complonents - not considered excessive

offside mirror damaged

residue around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 5 Feb 2014 122,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre nail in tread

offside mirror damaged

bind to nearside rear brake

cab chassis rails corroded - not considered criteria

drivers seat base deteriorated

fuel talk support brackets damaged

general play in steering complonents - not considered excessive

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes

play in offside front lower suspension balljoint - suggest replace

residue around nearside rear shock absorber

unable to check for and aft adjustment of drivers seat due to insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013

both front tyres wearing edges

drivers seat base deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn very near limit - suggest replace

offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected but suggest replace

play in nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes

spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Mar 2013

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

drivers seat base deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn very near limit - suggest replace

offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected but suggest replace

play in nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes

spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2012

exhaust tailpipe corroding

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes worn - suggest replace

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre nail in tread

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2012

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroding

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes worn - suggest replace

nearside and offside side repeaters damaged

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre nail in tread

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,291 miles

handbrake lazy to operate

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes badly worn - not resultung in excessive movement

nearside and offside repeater lamps damaged

nearside front brake pads appear worn very low

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake lazy to operate

nearside and offside front lower shock absorber bushes badly worn - not resultung in excessive movement

nearside and offside repeater lamps damaged

nearside front brake pads appear worn very low

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,521 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 103,518 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 103,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 103,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,685 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes worn

nearside repeater lamp damaged

offside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

play in steering

wipers splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 62,428 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorbers becoming weak

nearside front lower shock absorber bush slight worn

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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LC04 VKM is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 LC04 VKM, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC04 VKM is a 2004 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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