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M11 MGD

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,717 mi
Last recorded130,717 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 MGD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 130,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

poor earth on rear lamps

underbody heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2011 124,096 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

general welding repairs to vehicle

heavy corrosion to cab floor

heavy corrosion to nearside front body mounting

Fail 20 Oct 2011 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

general welding repairs to vehicle

heavy corrosion to cab floor

heavy corrosion to nearside front body mounting

Pass 2 Nov 2010 117,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to chassis

Heavy corrosion of cab floor

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Some dampness around load sensing valve

Some play in offside and nearside steering idler bushs

Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion of cab floor/chassis

Fail 29 Oct 2009 108,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion of cab floor/chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion of cab floor

general chassis corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,505 miles

n/s/r cab mounting corroded

o/s/f indicator lens insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2007 88,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r cab mounting corroded

o/s/f indicator lens insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2006 80,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 74,049 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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M11 MGD is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 117,351 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 M11 MGD, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M11 MGD is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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