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M272 MAA

1995 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,516 mi
Last recorded137,516 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Nissan Cabstar119,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 MAA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,516 miles

all front ball joint rubbers cracked

bed corroded and in very poor condition

chassis corroded

drag link ball joint has play

exhaust tail pipe missing

front track control arm bushes cracked

n/s corner of cab corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a split in tread

steering pivot has play

Fail 30 Jun 2016 137,516 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

all front ball joint rubbers cracked

bed corroded and in very poor condition

chassis corroded

drag link ball joint has play

exhaust tail pipe missing

front track control arm bushes cracked

n/s corner of cab corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a split in tread

steering pivot has play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 136,566 miles

chassis / underside corroded

free play at steering wheel

front arm bushes cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front upper ball joints leaking grease

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f seat belt frayed

pick up bed and frame very poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,953 miles

air box corroded

all ball joint rubbers cracked

body rear bed in poor condition

both mirrors damaged

front lower arm bushes perished

n/s lower ball joint rubber leaking

o/s upper ball joint rubber weeping

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

rear road springs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 129,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air box corroded

all ball joint rubbers cracked

body rear bed in poor condition

both mirrors damaged

front lower arm bushes perished

n/s lower ball joint rubber leaking

o/s upper ball joint rubber weeping

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

rear road springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 124,604 miles

general corrosion around van

offside rear bump stop missing

tipper bed lift ram ripping away from floor

Pass 24 May 2012 117,351 miles

offside seatbelt frayed

Fail 2 May 2012 117,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 6 May 2011 109,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2011 109,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,197 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 97,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers seat belt is frayed

fuel cap is incomplete

n/s/f indicator is broken (not showing white light)

o/s steering idler is worn

o/s/f wheel bearing dust cap is missing

rear drag link ball joint is worn

tipper hinge and pin is bent

water ingress in o/s/f sidelight

Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f bearing cap missing

o/s/f side light water ingress

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal slightly leaking

o/s/r hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/front seat worn

Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,166 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 58,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M272 MAA is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,346 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 M272 MAA, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M272 MAA is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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