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LC52 VZV

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,657 mi
Last recorded170,657 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VZV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 170,657 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

rear brake flexi pipe taped up

slight play in all spring bushes

Fail 18 Feb 2016 170,657 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

rear brake flexi pipe taped up

slight play in all spring bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2015 154,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 142,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 129,226 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,245 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 8 Feb 2012 114,238 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,971 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,959 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

slight play off side rear shock bottom bush

Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,344 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,877 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear roll bar bushes have slight play

chip in windscreen under 10 mm

slight play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

slight scuffing on nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,917 miles

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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LC52 VZV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC52 VZV, 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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LC52 VZV is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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