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LY54 UHL

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,530 mi
Last recorded109,530 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UHL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 109,530 miles

front chassis corroded on cab

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,209 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,966 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,580 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit, o/s/f tyre has nail/screw in it, rear axle seal leaking.

O/s/rear damper damp.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit, o/s/f tyre has nail/screw in it, rear axle seal leaking.

O/s/rear damper damp.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,726 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,827 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,519 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 33,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LY54 UHL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 LY54 UHL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY54 UHL registered?

LY54 UHL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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